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PE51 KNW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,712 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour going white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

undershields fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,136 miles

O.S.F Strut Top Noisey

Fail 31 Oct 2013 79,136 miles

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

O.S.F Strut Top Noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,324 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,230 miles

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2010 57,230 miles

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

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

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,993 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,991 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 49,496 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 37,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 27,341 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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PE51 KNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE51 KNW, 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 PE51 KNW registered?

PE51 KNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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