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KN51 UTO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,034 mi
Last recorded109,034 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 109,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust system coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,936 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,310 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 92,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,837 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,206 miles

vt32 issued

Fail 1 Sep 2007 76,206 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine fault lamp illuminated

oil looks dirty

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,396 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 UTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

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

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