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LN51 KVR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

54,534 mi
Last recorded54,534 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 54,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, projected beam pattern just about distinguishable (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 54,522 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, projected beam pattern just about distinguishable (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 54,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 53,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 52,795 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 51,388 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 50,833 miles

Steering column noisy when turning.

Pass 10 May 2016 49,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 May 2015 48,825 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 48,825 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 48,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,124 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,446 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

unable to open rear o/s door from in side

Pass 6 May 2011 40,992 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,403 miles

rear no plate worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,356 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,356 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,395 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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LN51 KVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LN51 KVR, 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 LN51 KVR registered?

LN51 KVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is LN51 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 KVR shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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