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LT51 KDU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,504 mi
Last recorded102,504 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,981 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,981 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,967 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,732 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,215 miles

both front flexi hoses starting to deteriate and split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres starting to crack up

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,172 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 KDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU registered?

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

Is LT51 KDU safe to buy?

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