MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front wiper blades in poor condition
engine warning light on
n/s rear lamp lens damaged
noise from n/s rear wheel bearing
o/s front wiper blade split
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust bracket broken
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front wiper blades in poor condition
engine warning light on
n/s rear lamp lens damaged
noise from n/s rear wheel bearing
o/s front wiper blade split
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust bracket broken
Covers preventing access to some components.
Emission results were wandering in & out of limits & vehicl only just passed emission test.
Engine management light is on.
Exhaust is corroding.
Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.
Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.
N/s front & both rear indicators are losing amber colouration.
N/s front wheel top seems to be angled inwards more than o/s, no obvious faults noticed, recommend alignment checked.
N/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
Oil on engine.
There is a small buckle in the inner rim of the n/s front tyre.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Covers preventing access to some components.
Emission results were wandering in & out of limits & vehicl only just passed emission test.
Engine management light is on.
Exhaust is corroding.
Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.
Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.
N/s front & both rear indicators are losing amber colouration.
N/s front wheel top seems to be angled inwards more than o/s, no obvious faults noticed, recommend alignment checked.
N/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
Oil on engine.
There is a small buckle in the inner rim of the n/s front tyre.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT51 KCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KCU, 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 KCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.
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