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KV51 SVT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 SVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 107,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 102,273 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 102,770 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre deformed

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 85,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,924 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,874 miles

steering column clicking noise when first moved no lost motion or roughnes detected

Pass 2 May 2008 59,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,416 miles

(1)O/S/R TYRE WALL IS STARTING TO PERISH.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,406 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 43,390 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

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 SVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

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

Is KV51 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 SVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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