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KP51 MFK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,112 mi
Last recorded125,112 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 MFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,112 miles

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 121,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 119,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 116,324 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,564 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion to front subframe

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2016 113,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion to front subframe

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction lamp on

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded away but system is still supported

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 109,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Engine malfunction lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded away but system is still supported

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 109,841 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator lamp remains illuminated

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,764 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 103,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,763 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 94,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 86,563 miles

advise strong nearside and offside front top shock mount bearings rough/worn

bonnet hard to open requires attention

exhaust outer skin detiorated

nearside front tyre worn

steering column top bearing /uj worn

Fail 10 Dec 2011 86,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

advise strong nearside and offside front top shock mount bearings rough/worn

bonnet hard to open requires attention

exhaust outer skin detiorated

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

steering column top bearing /uj worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,141 miles

advise strong nearside and offside front brake flexi-hoses badly perrished and splitting

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 72,736 miles

advise strong nearside front brake flexi hose badly perrished and split close to cords recommend replacement

front brake discs worn

offside front brake flexi hose perrished and splitting

Fail 29 Dec 2009 72,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strong nearside front brake flexi hose badly perrished and split close to cords recommend replacement

front brake discs worn

offside front brake flexi hose perrished and splitting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,365 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 48,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 MFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

KP51 MFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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