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MV51 KGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 KGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,947 miles

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

Nearside Front body work damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 109,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front body work damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,038 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 94,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,638 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,571 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Spring factured

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 68,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

deep cut in offside rear tyre sidewall(no cord showing)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,170 miles

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

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

rear coil springs rusty at bottoms

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,054 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 28,948 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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MV51 KGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MV51 KGK, 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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MV51 KGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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