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KP51 MVZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 MVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 87,184 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,024 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,205 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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KP51 MVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KP51 MVZ, 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 KP51 MVZ registered?

KP51 MVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is KP51 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 MVZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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