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KP51 ORG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 ORG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020

nsr alloy welded on inside

nsr and osr arches croaded

Fail 6 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

nsr alloy welded on inside

nsr and osr arches croaded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 113,540 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,895 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,723 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,714 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 107,320 miles

Covers fitted

Oil Leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Covers fitted

Oil Leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,001 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,001 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,636 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 152,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,036 miles

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

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

both front tyres have a bit of cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,036 miles

both front tyres have a bit of cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,842 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,057 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,581 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 41,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 ORG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

KP51 ORG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is KP51 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 ORG shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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