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KR51 TGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 TGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,224 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre perishing/ cracking

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre perishing/ cracking

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

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

Offside Front o/s front tyre perishing/ cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,208 miles

Bulb out in hight level brake light

Centre exhaust box lightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

Offside front strut top mount noisy

Service light on

Trip display does not light up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Bulb out in hight level brake light

Centre exhaust box lightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

Offside front strut top mount noisy

Service light on

Trip display does not light up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,114 miles

Trip display does not light up

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

bulb out in high level brack light

Fail 8 Nov 2013 83,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Bonnet latch stiff

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Trip display does not light up

bulb out in high level brack light

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,736 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight bulb tinted

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 76,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside headlight bulb tinted

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 60,453 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,942 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,689 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 46,689 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,450 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 33,072 miles

nail in spare tyre †rear wiper rubber split

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 TGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

KR51 TGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is KR51 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 TGU 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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