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KR51 TGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 TGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 83,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,284 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 73,766 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,026 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 68,623 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 48,224 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread stepped on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,224 miles

both rear tyres tread stepped on inner edges

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 TGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

KR51 TGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is KR51 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 TGY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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