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KV51 NFK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,910 mi
Last recorded170,910 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 NFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 155,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016
Fail 13 Feb 2016 144,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 119,337 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 107,331 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 99,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 91,572 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,572 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,341 miles

Inner sills appear to be corroded in places. Full plastic undertray prevents a full inspection.

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 83,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Inner sills appear to be corroded in places. Full plastic undertray prevents a full inspection.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,891 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 79,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 74,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,839 miles

nearside front wheel poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2008 64,839 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front wheel poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,392 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,043 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 NFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NFK, 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 NFK registered?

KV51 NFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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