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KR51 TOH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 64,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 63,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,534 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 60,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,585 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 57,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,371 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,371 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine management light on.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,894 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,073 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has no aim beam (1.8.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,074 miles

Nearside Rear seat catch cover missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,062 miles

Engine light on

Nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Windscreen washer level very low

Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Windscreen washer level very low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,252 miles

Nearside and offside wippers slight deterirated

Nearside seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Nearside and offside wippers slight deterirated

Nearside seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,260 miles

Air bag light on.

Eingine mangemant light on.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 41,260 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on.

Eingine mangemant light on.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,888 miles

air-bag warning lamp is on

both rear tyres are deteriorating & cracking

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre split outer sidewall

nearside rear seat belt lock is missing outer plastic casing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air-bag warning lamp is on

both front flexi brake hoses are deteriorating & cracking

both rear tyres are deteriorating & cracking

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre split outer sidewall

nearside rear seat belt lock is missing outer plastic casing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,342 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,704 miles

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

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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 TOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

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

Is KR51 TOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 TOH shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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