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KP51 NUF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,884 miles

both number plates slightly detrioted

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 5 Mar 2013 129,873 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,571 miles

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

n/s wiper split on ends

Fail 2 Mar 2012 123,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split on ends

Pass 23 Apr 2011 113,445 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 112,578 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,193 miles

O/S/F tyre 3mm

O/S/R tyre 3mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,193 miles

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

O/S/F tyre 3mm

O/S/R tyre 3mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,323 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

avds engine warning light on and brake pads warning on dash boad

Fail 6 Apr 2009 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

avds engine warning light on and brake pads warning on dash boad

Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,450 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,920 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
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KP51 NUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NUF, 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 NUF registered?

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

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