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KB51 DXJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 DXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front slight front brake judder

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear 'to caliper' (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 86,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front slight front brake judder

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear 'to caliper' (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,818 miles

Engine management warning light on?

Knocking present in steering columb? unable to access area due to covers fitted

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

covers fitted to under side of vehicle proventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine management warning light on?

Knocking present in steering columb? unable to access area due to covers fitted

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

covers fitted to under side of vehicle proventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,390 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,714 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 56,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 51,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 48,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn low on the outside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,323 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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KB51 DXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KB51 DXJ, 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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KB51 DXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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