CarVerify

Free Car Check

KL51 JXU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,782 mi
Last recorded140,782 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 JXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 140,782 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s and coil springs (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustmnet or repair.

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 140,782 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s and coil springs (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustmnet or repair.

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,447 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 136,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 127,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 114,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 101,608 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 101,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,524 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,014 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KL51 JXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL51 JXU?

You can check the full history of KL51 JXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KL51 JXU registered?

KL51 JXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is KL51 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 JXU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KL51 JXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KL51 JXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.