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LG51 KYX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,778 miles

front bumper damaged

front discs poor

front end damaged

oil leak

play in suspension

rear brake pipes rusty

wipers poor

Fail 12 Jul 2017 104,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper damaged

front discs poor

front end damaged

oil leak

play in suspension

rear brake pipes rusty

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 100,810 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both main beams staying on (1.7.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,393 miles

CV Boots poor

brake discs poor

emissions too clean

oil leak

underside rusty an poor in places

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,611 miles

front discs poor worn

Fail 7 Apr 2014 87,611 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs poor worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,757 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,490 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,852 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

PAS multi drvie belt

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 73,972 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,198 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

some damage to o/s/f wheel rim

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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LG51 KYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG51 KYX, 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 LG51 KYX registered?

LG51 KYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LG51 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 KYX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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