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KX51 VEW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,757 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,003 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,864 miles

Srs light stays on.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,864 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Srs light stays on.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,207 miles

child seat fitted nsr unable to check seatbelt

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,508 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,505 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,716 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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KX51 VEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX51 VEW, 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 KX51 VEW registered?

KX51 VEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is KX51 VEW safe to buy?

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