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KV51 YZX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,150 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,485 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 66,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 52,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,568 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 YZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 YZX registered?

KV51 YZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is KV51 YZX safe to buy?

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