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KL51 JXM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 JXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016

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

ODOMETER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014
Pass 19 Mar 2013 136,208 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 136,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 132,380 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 125,895 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 125,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 120,523 miles

Advise:front wipers smear screen x2

Advise:o/s/f headlamp reflector detiorating

Advise:srs light on dash

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 120,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise:front wipers smear screen x2

Advise:o/s/f headlamp reflector detiorating

Advise:srs light on dash

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 118,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 80,926 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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KL51 JXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KL51 JXM, 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 KL51 JXM registered?

KL51 JXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KL51 JXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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