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LT51 KGA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,493 mi
Last recorded115,493 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 115,493 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 112,676 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 110,712 miles

Rear wiper defective

Fail 28 May 2020 110,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper defective

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,080 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 108,080 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,373 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 105,554 miles

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

boot lock faulty

srs light araised

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 104,896 miles

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 104,041 miles

centre section of exhaust outer skin corroded,but no leaks.

o/s rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2014 102,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 101,486 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 100,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 99,257 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,121 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 94,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 94,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,837 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 80,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,446 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 KGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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