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KR51 YDH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,122 miles

Belly pans fitted to underneath of vehicle not allowing inspection of components

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 86,119 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Belly pans fitted to underneath of vehicle not allowing inspection of components

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,921 miles

Belly pans and under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle not allowing inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 83,921 miles

Belly pans and under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle not allowing inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 80,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 76,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,851 miles

Offside Rear pipe to flexi hose nut corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 70,849 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear pipe to flexi hose nut corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded, rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,060 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 21 Feb 2012 57,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,054 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,671 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,206 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 24 Nov 2006 45,206 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper rubber split

spare wheel fitted at time of test

tracking front tyres wearing 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 YDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

KR51 YDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KR51 YDH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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