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KR51 PXB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 PXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,104 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,122 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,874 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 103,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play n/s hub,possibly in rack

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,532 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,110 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 89,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s fr wheel slight brake bind

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,571 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,831 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,907 miles

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,664 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,887 miles

front brake discs worn

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 PXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 PXB, 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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How do I check the history of KR51 PXB?

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What year was KR51 PXB registered?

KR51 PXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is KR51 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 PXB 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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