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KV51 SUX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,451 mi
Last recorded80,451 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 SUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has a slight bulge to the inner sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 80,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has a slight bulge to the inner sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,047 miles

Central locking not working.

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at caliper end. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,213 miles

exhaust corroded

under trays

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,186 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty dip switch (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

under trays

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wrong bulb fitted to near side stop lamp

Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wrong bulb fitted to near side stop lamp

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 67,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and offside front brake hoses excessively deteriorated

nearside front door damaged

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

nearside rear tyre excessively perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

steering column has knocking noise

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and offside front brake hoses excessively deteriorated

nearside front door damaged

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

nearside rear tyre excessively perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

steering column has knocking noise

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,947 miles

knocking noise in seering column

nearside front door damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

rear exhaust box deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 64,944 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knocking noise in seering column

nearside front door damaged

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

rear exhaust box deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,154 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 57,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT BRAKE-HOSES HAVE STARTED 2PERISH. Thanx.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,201 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,180 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has a nail

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,696 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 50,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,987 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,478 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 SUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol 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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

KV51 SUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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