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KV51 XPN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,954 mi
Last recorded113,954 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,954 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust silencer

Fail 26 Oct 2013 113,954 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrosion to exhaust silencer

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,489 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,045 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 106,011 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 23 Oct 2010 101,453 miles

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

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 96,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,933 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,607 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 XPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

KV51 XPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KV51 XPN safe to buy?

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