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GU51 KRV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,963 mi
Last recorded79,963 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,963 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 79,963 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,610 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,160 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly loose

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box exhaust corroding.

both side Rear Brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 68,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch operation defective (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside non oblig mirror glass insecure

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

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp main beam switch defective

Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp main beam switch defective

Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

adjust o/s h/lamp aim

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,675 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,446 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking engine light is on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,735 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking!.

washers and main beam stalk/switch deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking!.

washers and main beam stalk/switch deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,909 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

o/s/r tyre hany many light cracks

Fail 23 Jul 2010 7,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

o/s/r tyre hany many light cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,136 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to legal limit

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,159 miles

both front brake discs lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,420 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 32,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 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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GU51 KRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU51 KRV, 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 GU51 KRV registered?

GU51 KRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is GU51 KRV safe to buy?

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