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KR51 XUS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,080 mi
Last recorded83,080 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 XUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,080 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

rear suspenion corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2017 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres (4.1.D.1f)

both front brake pipes corroding

rear suspenion corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,964 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,964 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,267 miles

Exhaust corroding

n/s/f road spring corroding

n/s/r road spring corroded

slight play n/s/f tie rod

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,086 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,207 miles

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear wheel has been repaired/welded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,207 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear wheel has been repaired/welded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,862 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,862 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,214 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 XUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

KR51 XUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is KR51 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 XUS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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