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KV51 NFD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,133 mi
Last recorded110,133 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 NFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2017 110,133 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 106,417 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 106,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2015

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,030 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 86,116 miles

front brake pipes (outer) corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 81,437 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 81,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/f shocker strut top sticking

Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,659 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/f shocker strut top sticking

Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,020 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 72,020 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet wont secure in locked posistion

Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,914 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 66,839 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 61,577 miles

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear spring base stating to corrode

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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KV51 NFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KV51 NFD, 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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KV51 NFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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