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VO51 KBV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,726 mi
Last recorded103,726 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 103,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 95,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,437 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,989 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 1.6MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 2MM

UNEVEN WEAR TO REAR TYRES

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,216 miles

UNEVEN WEAR TO REAR TYRES INSIDE EDGES NEARSIDE TYRE WORN 2MM

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,595 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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VO51 KBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO51 KBV, 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 VO51 KBV registered?

VO51 KBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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