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KR51 PXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,106 mi
Last recorded80,106 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 PXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2014 73,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,761 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,358 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front door trim insecure

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 PXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

KR51 PXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is KR51 PXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 PXZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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