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KR51 BZA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,475 mi
Last recorded128,475 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 BZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,475 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,637 miles

Front tyres moderately worn

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

Only just passed emmissions test. Exhaust emits moderate blue smoke and engine has a misfire at idle

Rear silencer moderately corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 105,669 miles

both front brake hose slightly perishing

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 105,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake hose slightly perishing

front disc slightly lipped

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,877 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 81,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 72,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 53,154 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 53,154 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 43,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,162 miles

front tyre treads low

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 BZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KR51 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

KR51 BZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is KR51 BZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 BZA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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