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KV51 NFN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,669 mi
Last recorded105,669 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 NFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,669 miles

Both front srut top bearings rough on rotation of

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,669 miles

Both front suspension strut top bearings rough on rotation

Engine oil warning light illuminated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s/f and n/s/r due to bias wear on inner edges of (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 105,669 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (8.2.2)

Both front suspension strut top bearings rough on rotation

Engine oil warning light illuminated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s/f and n/s/r due to bias wear on inner edges of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,014 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 95,916 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,989 miles

Exhaust Silencer casing corroded

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Unevern wear on o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre sidewalls split

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,173 miles

Imbalance on front brakes: 20%

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unevern wear on rear tyres,& cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2012 79,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unevern wear on rear tyres,& cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,095 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,091 miles

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

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

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

Uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,190 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 63,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,716 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,715 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 26,114 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 NFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

KV51 NFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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