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KV51 ZJU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,399 mi
Last recorded165,399 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 165,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight free play detected at the steering wheel.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 165,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight free play detected at the steering wheel.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 160,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 139,671 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs poor codn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,671 miles

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

both rear brake discs poor codn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 130,405 miles

Front & Rear Brake Disc Pitted

O/S/F Rack End Slight Play

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

Under Vehicle Full Inspection Not Done Cover Fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 113,017 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play steering column uj

slight play steering rack n/s/f

Pass 16 Oct 2007 105,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,371 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 ZJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZJU, 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 ZJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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