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KN51 VAK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,248 mi
Last recorded101,248 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 101,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,601 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,896 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 88,896 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,112 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,438 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

OSF shock absorber top bearing stiff to turn

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,438 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,965 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,021 miles

offside rear tyre is ozone attacked .

slight knocking noise when steering wheeel turrned .no free play found at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,081 miles

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

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,396 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 52,992 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,372 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 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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