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LG51 KZS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,257 mi
Last recorded92,257 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 92,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 85,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,829 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 84,829 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,520 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage o/s rear jacking point

slight wear rack

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,303 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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LG51 KZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LG51 KZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 KZS registered?

LG51 KZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LG51 KZS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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