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KR51 XUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,069 mi
Last recorded119,069 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,069 miles

corrosion to visible brake pipes not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to visible prescribed ares not considered excessive at time of test

outer/inner sill area/s covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed area/s at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2018 119,055 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to visible brake pipes not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to visible prescribed ares not considered excessive at time of test

outer/inner sill area/s covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed area/s at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2017 110,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 100,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 94,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 86,087 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise on engine

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2014 86,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise on engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,046 miles

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

both steering rack ends worn

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed caused by seat hinge cover missing

nearside rear inner sill backing corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2013 81,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both steering rack ends worn

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed caused by seat hinge cover missing

nearside rear inner sill backing corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,938 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

steering slightly stiff

Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear wiper torn off

slight brake bind on offside rear

steering slightly stiff

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,523 miles

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

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

small cuts in rear tyres

steering slightly stiff and knock on steering

Fail 15 Feb 2011 67,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small cuts in rear tyres

steering slightly stiff and knock on steering

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,651 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,047 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,523 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall and tread

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,809 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,611 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 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

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

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