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KR51 PYO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 PYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,473 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 95,546 miles

Rear brake discs worn/grooved

suspension knocking reqs invest

Fail 31 Dec 2024 95,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn/grooved

Rear tyres perishing

handbrake lever free play

suspension knocking reqs invest

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 93,939 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,623 miles

Brake pipes corroding front and rear

Centre exhaust box corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

auxillary componet noisy

Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,238 miles

Nearside Front and rear tyre outer wall has cuts

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 73,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (195/5015) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front and rear tyre outer wall has cuts

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,176 miles

Front windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2015 70,175 miles

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

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

Front windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2014 68,467 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,100 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 66,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock on steering column

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,473 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 29,130 miles

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

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

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 PYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

KR51 PYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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