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VU51 KVY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,092 mi
Last recorded62,092 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 KVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,092 miles

All tyres at 3mm of tread

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,371 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,030 miles

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,265 miles

nearsided rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,098 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2005 21,790 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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VU51 KVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU51 KVY, 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 VU51 KVY registered?

VU51 KVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VU51 KVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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