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KP51 MWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,918 mi
Last recorded163,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 163,918 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 156,253 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 152,771 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 148,806 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 141,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2011 141,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,472 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake travel close to its legal limit

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2010 117,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake travel close to its legal limit

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,784 miles

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

Interior rear view mirror loose.

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 92,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Interior rear view mirror loose.

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,020 miles

seat belt stalk cover broken but still works

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,018 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

seat belt stalk cover broken but still works

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MWF 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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

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

Is KP51 MWF safe to buy?

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