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KF51 XWL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,312 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 81,905 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 78,365 miles

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

Rear bump stops corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 78,365 miles

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

Rear bump stops corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2008 101,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 87,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,368 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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KF51 XWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KF51 XWL, 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 KF51 XWL registered?

KF51 XWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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