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LM51 KDV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,607 mi
Last recorded62,607 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 KDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 62,607 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 59,516 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear sills corroded but covered by sill trims

unable to check front to rear metal brake pipes due to under shields,

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,640 miles

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

both rear sill areas corroded

under shields fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,603 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion to o/s/r sill area

under shields fitted to car

Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,510 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r sill area

Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,048 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,260 miles

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,052 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,363 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,028 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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LM51 KDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LM51 KDV, 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 LM51 KDV registered?

LM51 KDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is LM51 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 KDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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