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LT51 KCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,549 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 108,547 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 103,113 miles

Nearside non obligatory door mirror missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away but box still secure and gas tight

Sill covers and under vehicle full covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,104 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,937 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,218 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,897 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge, and inner sidewall badly cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,374 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge, and inner sidewall badly cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,482 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

slight fluffing drivers seat belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,067 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated

slight play in steering column UJ

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,972 miles

nearside rear tyre rubber starting to perish

Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre rubber starting to perish

offside front tyre close to limit and rubber starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,884 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 KCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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