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KP51 NNT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,035 mi
Last recorded69,035 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,035 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 69,034 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits leak by manifold (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 133,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 133,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,048 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

O/S/F trackrod inner has slight play

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 122,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

O/S/F trackrod inner has slight play

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 110,226 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMMUM

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMMUM

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK HAS A SLIGHT DAMPING EFFECT

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,226 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMMUM

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMMUM

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK HAS A SLIGHT DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 22 Oct 2011 99,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,720 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 91,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,436 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,797 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plate lettering not properly spaced

front brake disc corroded and worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,797 miles

front and rear number plate lettering not properly spaced

front brake disc corroded and worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 55,311 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 55,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NNT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NNT, 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 NNT registered?

KP51 NNT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is KP51 NNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 NNT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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