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KR51 THK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 83,633 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

backbox corroded

n/s/f shocker corroded

o/s/f shocker corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,330 miles

backbox corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s/f shocker corroded

o/s/f shocker corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,556 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus supension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 82,556 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus supension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,353 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,539 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,001 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on edges

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play knock on steering column

surface corrosion of all front and rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,973 miles

1.slight play/knock in steering column 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 3.slight corrosion of both front and n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,961 miles

1.slight knock when turning steering 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 3.slight corrosion of both front and n/s reart brake pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2012 77,237 miles

1.surface corrosion of o/s front and n/s rear brake pipes 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 3.slight knock when turning steering

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,021 miles

1.noise from upper steering column when turning 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 3.surface corrosion of o/s front and n/s rear brake pipes 4.play in o/s front lower balljoint getting close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,019 miles

exhaust centre section corroded but not blowing

front subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre section corroded but not blowing

front subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,046 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 28 Nov 2006 63,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,024 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 THK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

KR51 THK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is KR51 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 THK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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