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KP51 NPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,073 mi
Last recorded89,073 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ***Inner sill corner*** (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

***Multi-function indicator stalk deteriorating/flimsy in operation***Advise replace***

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os outer faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +deteriorating ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf/nsr tyres deteriorating/splitting

Pass 29 Oct 2016 87,593 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front, rear & side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner/outer faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ***inner sill corner*** (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded away

indicator stalk operation deteriorating[multi function switch]

nsf vehicle jacking pad missing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,581 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pipes excessively corroded/weakened (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc +losing cv grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front, rear & side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner/outer faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ***inner sill corner*** (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release mechanism faulty[2 person operation to open bonnet]

exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded away

indicator stalk operation deteriorating[multi function switch]

nsf vehicle jacking pad missing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

indicator/wiper switch deteriorated

part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,660 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release sticking

nsf vehicle jacking pad missing***advise replace ASAP***

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,686 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 79,686 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,508 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to 0/s and n/s rear.unable to test adult seat belts.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,508 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to 0/s and n/s rear.unable to test adult seat belts.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,089 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 39,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,993 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 32,993 miles

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

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

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 NPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

KP51 NPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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