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KV51 ZDA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,676 mi
Last recorded102,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,676 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front(s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2024 102,171 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front(s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,130 miles

Front tyres slight wear/ perishing on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,315 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

main beam switch faulty

Fail 16 Jun 2020 97,295 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

main beam switch faulty

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted whole length of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,340 miles

rear brake pipes slight rust

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,011 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,435 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,435 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,512 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,764 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,016 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 ZDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

KV51 ZDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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