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KV51 XLU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,411 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,930 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front tyre deteriorated replacement strongly advised

offside rear tyre deteriorated replacement strongly advised

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,930 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front tyre deteriorated replacement strongly advised

offside rear tyre deteriorated replacement strongly advised

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,809 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre very badly perished

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2010 54,809 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre very badly perished

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2009 45,749 miles

osr road spring very heavily rushed

Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2005 27,696 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 XLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

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

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