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KP51 NRU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,599 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM WHEEL TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM WHEEL TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2015 83,669 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2015 83,669 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 77,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,648 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust deteriated

Fail 27 Dec 2013 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses periehed ( advise replacement )

both front tyres perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine management light stays on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r wheel rim inner edge bunckle

unable eo inspect under vehicle floors due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes and hoses due to covers fitted

unable to inspect outer and inner sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,410 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 62,364 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,613 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 57,524 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perished and cracked ( advise replacement )

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates de-laminated

n/s/r tyre badly perished and worn close to limit ( advise replacement )

o/s/f tyre perished

rear suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to inspect outer and inner sills due to covers fitted

unable to inspect under vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front worn close to minimum tread depth ADVISE REPLACEMENT

rear exhaust silencer corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,280 miles

nearside front worn close to minimum tread depth ADVISE REPLACEMENT

rear exhaust silencer corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,510 miles

both front brake hoses starting to split

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

screw in offside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,847 miles

both number plates fading

Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,202 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,041 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KP51 NRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

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

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