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KP51 OPH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,865 mi
Last recorded78,865 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 78,865 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 78,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,386 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 75,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 73,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,343 miles

Child seat fitted at nearside rear

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,465 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,384 miles

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,211 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

full size underbody covers/shields fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,600 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,815 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 19,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,145 miles

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

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 OPH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OPH, 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

How do I check the history of KP51 OPH?

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What year was KP51 OPH registered?

KP51 OPH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is KP51 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 OPH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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