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KP51 CUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,571 mi
Last recorded135,571 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 CUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,571 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to main beam stuck on (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,781 miles

Fault with instrument panel

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fault with instrument panel

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,394 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 95,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

silencer very rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,629 miles

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

both front number plate water damage

n/s/f tyre side wall cut's

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,703 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle under panelling impairs full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,581 miles

no plates front and rear slightly damage

silence very rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2010 66,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no plates front and rear slightly damage

silence very rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,914 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,149 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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KP51 CUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KP51 CUJ, 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 KP51 CUJ registered?

KP51 CUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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