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KD51 LBX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,948 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,948 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,421 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 63,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust box is deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust box is deteriorating

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,057 miles

offside front wing mirror case broken slightly

offside rear indicater showing white slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,303 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,303 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,908 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2008 39,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,817 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,534 miles

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

some cracking to outer sidewalls on all 4 tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2005 26,263 miles

nail in tyre

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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KD51 LBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KD51 LBX, 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 KD51 LBX registered?

KD51 LBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is KD51 LBX safe to buy?

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