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KR51 BYO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,858 mi
Last recorded66,858 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,033 miles

Both front indicators colour weak

Brake pipe NOT renewed but cleaned and covered in grease

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,032 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams switch faulty (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Both front indicators colour weak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,944 miles

centre exhaust box corroded??

Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,709 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

centre exhaust box corroded??

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,761 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,355 miles

rear exhaurt mount broken but still supported

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,153 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 32,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,487 miles

Advise all tyres are slightly perished.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,796 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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KR51 BYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

KR51 BYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is KR51 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 BYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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