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KP51 NTC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,425 mi
Last recorded161,425 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 161,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise from osf strut top mount area\osf brake slightly binding\front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 10 Dec 2013 161,425 miles

slight noise from osf strut top mount area\osf brake slightly binding\front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 14 Dec 2012 150,166 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 141,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket/mount strap broken but exhaust is still supported

front brake disc's slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre starting to get low

offside rear tyre starting to get low

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Fail 13 Dec 2011 141,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket/mount strap broken but exhaust is still supported

front brake disc's slightly worn and pitted

nearside front tyre starting to get low

offside front tyre starting to get low

offside front wheel bearing not tested

offside rear tyre starting to get low

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Fail 29 Dec 2010 133,664 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake disc,s slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

very intermitant fault with indicator stalk

Pass 29 Dec 2010 133,664 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake disc,s slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

very intermitant fault with indicator stalk

Pass 9 Dec 2009 122,216 miles

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

Plastic oversills and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 111,489 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 111,488 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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 7 Dec 2007 100,289 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 89,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 80,111 miles

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 NTC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

KP51 NTC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is KP51 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 NTC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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