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KR51 PYG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,560 miles

rear brake pipes coroded

shocks weak

Fail 5 Feb 2020 74,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pipes coroded

shocks weak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,396 miles

Rear o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2017 55,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,789 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,786 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & outer skin loose

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,779 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,823 miles

airbag light on

knock from steering, unable to detect movement at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,466 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,719 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

small cut on side wall of near side front tyre

small cut on side wall of off side rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,074 miles

small tear on offside rear side wall of tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,159 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,060 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 22,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 20,171 miles

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 PYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR51 PYG?

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What year was KR51 PYG registered?

KR51 PYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is KR51 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 PYG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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