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KV51 XOS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,649 mi
Last recorded73,649 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,649 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at rear but still suspended ok.

Exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,649 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken at rear but still suspended ok.

Exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,256 miles

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

plastic sill covers damaged

rack ends have slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

plastic sill covers damaged

rack ends have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,245 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front brake disc,s slightly worn and pitted

Fail 2 Oct 2010 54,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front brake disc,s slightly worn and pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 53,815 miles

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

accident damage to offside doors & nearside sill covers

offside front rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2009 52,685 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,787 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,737 miles

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

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

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

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

both front hoses perishing

plastic undertray fitted

slight play in osf steeringrack

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,127 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,722 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 XOS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

KV51 XOS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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