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KP51 EFX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,906 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 81,130 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 81,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,924 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,881 miles

Nearside Front brake pads needs to be changed

Fail 23 Mar 2016 76,881 miles

Nearside Front brake pads needs to be changed

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 74,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,068 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 68,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,138 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,138 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Outer Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bothside rear road spring retainer,nsr missing,osr perished.3

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 61,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,662 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,808 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 47,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 38,093 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres worn on edges.

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 EFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

KP51 EFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is KP51 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 EFX shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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