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LT51 KBP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,567 mi
Last recorded71,567 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,567 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,212 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,519 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 60,462 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,663 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 KBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

LT51 KBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 KBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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