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KN51 YHR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,279 mi
Last recorded50,279 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 47,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge & perished

Pass 8 May 2013 47,984 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge & perished

Pass 18 May 2012 45,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 43,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,259 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 36,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,085 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,554 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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KN51 YHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN51 YHR, 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 KN51 YHR registered?

KN51 YHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is KN51 YHR safe to buy?

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