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KR51 BXY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,011 mi
Last recorded54,011 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre split

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,678 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,988 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise tail pipe casing rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn steped

Fail 11 Jul 2013 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn steped

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,695 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 46,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,502 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,487 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,711 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 35,654 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (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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KR51 BXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR51 BXY, 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 KR51 BXY registered?

KR51 BXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KR51 BXY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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