MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring plate broken/missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings universal joint through bulkhead excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both brake disc`s worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
all x4 indicators and both side repeaters discoloured
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s rear tyre perishing & splitting in tread & inner & outer edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s rear tyre perishing & splitting in tread & inner & outer edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column lower bearing slightly worn
engine management warning lamp on
exhaust rear section deteriorating
Engine management light indicates a fault
Exhaust centre section box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joints
Engine management light indicates a fault
Exhaust centre section corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
All tyres cracked and perished
Engine management light indicates a fault
Exhaust centre section corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Engine management light indicates a fault
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust backbox corroded
OSF shock absorber top bearing stiff to turn
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust backbox corroded
OSF shock absorber top bearing stiff to turn
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside rear tyre is ozone attacked .
slight knocking noise when steering wheeel turrned .no free play found at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre is ozone attacked .
slight knocking noise when steering wheeel turrned .no free play found at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear no plate slightly faded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KN51 VAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VAK, 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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KN51 VAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 November 2001.
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