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LN51 KVO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,418 mi
Last recorded83,418 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 KVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,418 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,068 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 77,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,533 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 49,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres are 13 years old and cracking up. 195/50/15 michelin

Fail 19 Nov 2014 43,262 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres are 13 years old and cracking up. 195/50/15 michelin

Pass 5 Nov 2013 36,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,113 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,601 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,770 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 27,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,394 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

NSF TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE. RECOMMEND USING TYRE FROM SPARE POSITION,CURRENTLY ON STEEL WHEEL.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,178 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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LN51 KVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LN51 KVO, 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 LN51 KVO registered?

LN51 KVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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