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KV51 RZU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,607 mi
Last recorded62,607 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,607 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,409 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system weakening by corrosion.and silencer skins flaking

knock from steering slghtly when steering wheel rotated

Fail 8 Apr 2011 46,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system weakening by corrosion.and silencer skins flaking

knock from steering slghtly when steering wheel rotated

nearside front tyre worn shoulders

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,909 miles

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

air freshner on int. mirror

both rear tyre side walls wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

ext. tail pipe mountinbg braket broken

general wear on all mdiscs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

most of cars underside covered in plastic

n/s/r door window missing

no n/s/f hub cap fitted

o/s/r lower spring seating rusted away

oversized taxdisc holder used

plastic covers fitted over sils

possible fault in dip switch

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,909 miles

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

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

air freshner on int. mirror

both rear tyre side walls wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

ext. tail pipe mountinbg braket broken

general wear on all mdiscs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

most of cars underside covered in plastic

n/s/r door window missing

no n/s/f hub cap fitted

o/s/r lower spring seating rusted away

oversized taxdisc holder used

plastic covers fitted over sils

possible fault in dip switch

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,236 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 RZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

KV51 RZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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