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KV51 ZBF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,526 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,155 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,902 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,250 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks

offside front tyre has sidewall cracks

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 5 May 2010 61,883 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 61,871 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 52,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 42,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,959 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

nsr inner brake pad worn

rear number plate water damaged

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 ZBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

KV51 ZBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is KV51 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 ZBF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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