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KN51 FLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,658 mi
Last recorded49,658 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Spare wheel fitted - same size tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Spare wheel fitted - same size tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,510 miles

Spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,827 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 48,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 47,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 10 May 2017 47,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,651 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front wheel camber out a lot requires checking

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,991 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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KN51 FLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN51 FLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN51 FLA registered?

KN51 FLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is KN51 FLA safe to buy?

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