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KJ51 SOA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,480 mi
Last recorded91,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box deteriating

unable to open bonnit

Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,823 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box deteriating

unable to open bonnit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,416 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,732 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,131 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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KJ51 SOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KJ51 SOA, 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 KJ51 SOA registered?

KJ51 SOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 SOA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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