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KX51 VFT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,741 mi
Last recorded62,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,741 miles

Offside poor beam image from headlamp

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 62,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper part of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,091 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,794 miles

unable to fully inspect the brake lines plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

unable to fully inspect the brake lines plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 61,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2017 61,777 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2016 61,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,524 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 61,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 61,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 60,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,876 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 59,876 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 58,700 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 58,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,081 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,873 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 32,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 22,425 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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KX51 VFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

KX51 VFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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