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KV51 ZCE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,596 mi
Last recorded91,596 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,596 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front headlight mounting slightly weak

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

full under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,885 miles

Front pads wearing low

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play/wear

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

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

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

full undertrays fitted

n/s pattern weak

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

full undertrays fitted

n/s aim has a weak pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,120 miles

front inner pads appear low

n/s headlight cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,846 miles

n/s headlight has a weak pattern..

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded...

o/s/r tyre splitting..

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,569 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 42,460 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,838 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 ZCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZCE, 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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KV51 ZCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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