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LT51 FKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,403 miles

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

both front brake discs have a slight lip

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,487 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 9,834 miles

DEEP CUT IN SIDEWALL ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BUT DOES NOT REACH THE PLY OR CORDS

NEARSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 8,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking between tread signs of deterioration

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread signs of deterioration

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,003 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 66,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front flexys showing signs of deterioration and cracking.

o/s/r tyre cracking showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,119 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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LT51 FKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT51 FKJ, 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 LT51 FKJ registered?

LT51 FKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LT51 FKJ safe to buy?

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