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KP51 CVS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,490 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 72,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,999 miles

Earst strap not attached to bottom of engine

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Earst strap not attached to bottom of engine

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,349 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 70,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os wiper blade slightly damaged

slight knocking noise at steering wheel

Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front screen is marked

n/s/f wiper is in a poor condition

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 30 May 2009 65,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2009 65,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 61,089 miles

The interoir mirror is missing.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The offside spring seat is missing.

The rear wiper rubber is missing.

Fail 24 May 2008 61,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

The interoir mirror is missing.

The offside spring seat is missing.

The rear wiper rubber is missing.

Pass 19 May 2007 59,315 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2006 51,814 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 CVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP51 CVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP51 CVS registered?

KP51 CVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is KP51 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 CVS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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