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KG51 BVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre showing slight deterioration

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting insecure but system adequately supported

Fail 4 Dec 2017 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre showing slight deterioration

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting insecure but system adequately supported

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,600 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Lower under tray covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhuast tail pipe bracket holder broken, but adequately supported

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

Upper Engine bay covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust system corroded

Lower under tray covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Exhuast tail pipe bracket holder broken, but adequately supported

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

Upper Engine bay covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted seat belt not cheacked

off rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2015 68,920 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted seat belt not cheacked

off rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,935 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,699 miles

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

Front subframe surface corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,000 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 91,000 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,004 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,115 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

REAR WIPER,REAR NUMBERPLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE N/S REAR JACKING STOP MISSING

Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,652 miles

REAR WIPER,REAR NUMBERPLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE N/S REAR JACKING STOP MISSING

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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KG51 BVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KG51 BVU, 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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KG51 BVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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