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MV51 KGP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,676 mi
Last recorded104,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(cracks in tread)

Offside Rear Tyre(cracks in tread)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount deteriated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(cracks in tread)

Offside Rear Tyre(cracks in tread)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,801 miles

nearside rear tyre(nail in tyre,cracks in tread)

offside rear tyre(cracks in tread)

Pass 6 May 2014 85,646 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 25 May 2013 81,781 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 81,781 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 78,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,854 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,820 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,127 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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MV51 KGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MV51 KGP, 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 MV51 KGP registered?

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

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The MOT history for MV51 KGP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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