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KV51 NFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,898 mi
Last recorded43,898 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,898 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,470 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,299 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,957 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 38,624 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 387,553 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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 18 Oct 2010 36,647 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 29,927 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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KV51 NFJ 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 87.5%.

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 KV51 NFJ, 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 KV51 NFJ registered?

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

Is KV51 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 NFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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