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KN51 UUP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,703 mi
Last recorded135,703 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 135,703 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

eml on

knock from steering when rocked

Fail 16 Apr 2021 135,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

eml on

knock from steering when rocked

Pass 1 May 2020 131,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2020 131,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY CRACKED (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY CRACKED (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped off, but exhaust secure

eml on

exhaust back box casing, hanging off.

slight knock from steering

Fail 23 Apr 2019 125,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box casing, hanging off.

slight knock from steering

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY CRACKED (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY CRACKED (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped off, but exhaust secure

eml on

Pass 1 May 2018 120,221 miles

EML ON

Front both wheels slightly buckled

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

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

Rear ex box rusty

slight knock in rack

Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,221 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip/main switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rusty (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Front both wheels slightly buckled

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

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

Rear ex box rusty

slight knock in rack

Pass 2 May 2017 117,462 miles

Exhaust has slight blow and centre box outer skin braking up

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Outer sill covers fitted and under body covers

Fail 27 Apr 2017 117,462 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has slight blow and centre box outer skin braking up

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted and under body covers

Pass 11 Nov 2015 185,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 106,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,657 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

steering column knocking

Fail 11 Nov 2011 89,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

steering column knocking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,425 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,622 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 65,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,350 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 41,897 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 UUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

KN51 UUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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