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KR51 BZF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,912 mi
Last recorded63,912 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 BZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,912 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 63,912 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F ABS sensor wire is insecure, bracket is missing.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,953 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,877 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 BZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

KR51 BZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is KR51 BZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 BZF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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