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KR51 LFV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,522 mi
Last recorded129,522 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 129,522 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 129,522 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 122,588 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear tyres close to limit

exhaust rear silencer corroding

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

outer sills + floor pans covered

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 5 Oct 2013 122,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear tyres close to limit

exhaust rear silencer corroding

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

outer sills + floor pans covered

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,414 miles

front brake pads very thin

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

o/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 8 Oct 2012 117,414 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

front brake pads very thin

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

o/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,124 miles

front brake pads low

front lower wishbone bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre below legel limit on outer edge and tread depth is 2mm

nail in /o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre below legel limit on inner and outer edege and tread depth is 2mm

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted to underside of veichle front to rear

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

front lower wishbone bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre below legel limit on outer edge and tread depth is 2mm

nail in /o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre below legel limit on inner and outer edege and tread depth is 2mm

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted to underside of veichle front to rear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2010 107,445 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 100,821 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 86,448 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 86,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre treads distorted on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 77,550 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 67,277 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 LFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR51 LFV?

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What year was KR51 LFV registered?

KR51 LFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is KR51 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 LFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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