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KN51 UTK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,766 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s washer jet needs adjusting

shocks wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,390 miles

slight play in steering rack os

Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns middle door piller damaged.

ns os lower outer sill not visible due to plastic sill covers.[lower]

play os steering rack slight

Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,705 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns middle door piller damaged.

ns os lower outer sill not visible due to plastic sill covers.[lower]

play os steering rack slight

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,529 miles

ns body damaged front & rear doors centre door piller slight distorted.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 54,526 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns body damaged front & rear doors centre door piller slight distorted.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,840 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,858 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 43,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2006 39,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

KN51 UTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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