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KP51 NPC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 119,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 109,703 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 109,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,333 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 82,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,899 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,899 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 57,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,777 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELTS

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

SLIGHT CRACKING IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 11 Nov 2008 44,777 miles

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELTS

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

SLIGHT CRACKING IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,895 miles

front discs rusty

front tyres 3mm

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 NPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPC, 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

How do I check the history of KP51 NPC?

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What year was KP51 NPC registered?

KP51 NPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is KP51 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 NPC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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