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KR51 PWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,158 mi
Last recorded116,158 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 PWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,210 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 114,209 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,112 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust baffles are rattling.

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn low

Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,064 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 91,064 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 74,510 miles

Please note that all tyres are worn on edges and very close to legal limit - require renewal asap as only just passed test.

Pass 22 May 2008 66,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,475 miles

front tyres worn low edges †

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 PWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR51 PWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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