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KP51 NSF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,579 mi
Last recorded82,579 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,579 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear outer wheel arch's corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,301 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear outer wheel arch's corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,997 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 75,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,816 miles

chip in screen

exhaust condition

o/s/r tyre perishing

undershields fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,816 miles

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

undershields fitted

chip in screen

exhaust condition

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,951 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,388 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2006 21,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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
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KP51 NSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

KP51 NSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is KP51 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 NSF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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