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KP51 RUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 RUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,693 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,934 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,961 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,430 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks and is advised that they are changed before the cracks grow deeper

N/S front tyre has cracks along the inside wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,668 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,757 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,601 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,897 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 RUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

KP51 RUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is KP51 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 RUJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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