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KM51 XZV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,325 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,829 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer skin breaking away from s box

Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer skin breaking away from s box

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,083 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,677 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,677 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,940 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 9,168 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,672 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 41,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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KM51 XZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel 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 KM51 XZV, 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 KM51 XZV registered?

KM51 XZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KM51 XZV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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