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KL51 JXV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,282 mi
Last recorded70,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 JXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,282 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,902 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 60,900 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTTOM SWIVAL (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON

Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,403 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,532 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,923 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,128 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 JXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV?

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What year was KL51 JXV registered?

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

Is KL51 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 JXV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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