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KJ51 RYR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 RYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,428 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 89,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (Borderline) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,582 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 62,582 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,732 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 52,732 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,981 miles

Offside wiper poor but still clears screen

Rear both tyres are cracking on outer wall

Rear exhaust hanger corroded away from exhaust but has suitable support

Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust system supported

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,028 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,672 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE/

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,661 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,255 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,948 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 7,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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KJ51 RYR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KJ51 RYR, 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 KJ51 RYR registered?

KJ51 RYR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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