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KX51 VFU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,442 mi
Last recorded70,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,532 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,563 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp aim not tested

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,153 miles

nearside mirror self adjuster not working

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,665 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 12 Sep 2011 42,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,143 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,143 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,186 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 VFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

KX51 VFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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