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LT51 KBV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,962 mi
Last recorded110,962 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management warning light on

Fail 13 Aug 2015 110,960 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog comes on with side light (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,450 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front subframe corroded

nearside front rim slightly dented

Fail 27 Jul 2013 100,976 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front subframe corroded

nearside front rim slightly dented

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,846 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bas and esp lamp illuminating

Fail 18 Jul 2012 96,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bas and esp lamp illuminating

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise bonnet pull lever not 100%

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,039 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 77,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,163 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 61,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,763 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,253 miles

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

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 KBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

LT51 KBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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