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MV51 KGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,488 mi
Last recorded107,488 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,488 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,762 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Oct 2011 94,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,013 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,158 miles

undertray

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray

Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,690 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 54,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to test emissions due to worn drive belts

undertray

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,052 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 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

MV51 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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