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KP51 OBU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,067 mi
Last recorded110,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,067 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 110,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 86,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,884 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust box outer casing corroded

imbalance on rear brakes at 29%

Pass 18 Feb 2012 68,147 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All four brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,677 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 46,677 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,801 miles

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

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 OBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

KP51 OBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KP51 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 OBU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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