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LT51 KCX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,779 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 98,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,709 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 96,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,015 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,258 miles

slight play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 71,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,200 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 KCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

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

Is LT51 KCX safe to buy?

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