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KR51 LGG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,311 mi
Last recorded60,311 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,311 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 60,200 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush OSF roll bar broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle inscure (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS split (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres distorted slightly.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,565 miles

both front brake flexi pipes cracking

front and rear brake pipes have corrosion to them

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,071 miles

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

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

screen marked by wipers

Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

screen marked by wipers

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,866 miles

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,718 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

o/s rear tyre poor condition / side wall cracking

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 38,015 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall splitting

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,015 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall splitting

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,066 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,222 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)

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 LGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LGG, 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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KR51 LGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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