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KR51 DKA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,964 miles

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exhaust system poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,745 miles

offside front tyre is wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,745 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre is wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,869 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,231 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 61,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,175 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 46,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 46,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,637 miles

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

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

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 DKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

KR51 DKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KR51 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 DKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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