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KR51 LHD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,690 mi
Last recorded124,690 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 LHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,690 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 124,690 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,796 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,803 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 101,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 90,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,760 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,246 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,803 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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 LHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

KR51 LHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is KR51 LHD safe to buy?

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