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LB51 KJY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 KJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017
Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,761 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,431 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,494 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate deterriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,355 miles

n/s door mirror glass insecure

n/s/r wheel inner rim bent

rear registration plate deteriorated

stone damage screen

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,295 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear registration plate poor condition

stone chips front screen

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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LB51 KJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LB51 KJY, 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 LB51 KJY registered?

LB51 KJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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