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LT51 KGE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,866 mi
Last recorded90,866 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,866 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AWHEEL TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES >>> CHECK AND ADJSUTMENT ADVISED

EML ON + SRS FLASHED ON? (NOW OUT) + FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,866 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

AWHEEL TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES >>> CHECK AND ADJSUTMENT ADVISED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML ON + SRS FLASHED ON? (NOW OUT) + FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,661 miles

EML stays on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,224 miles

EML stays on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

EML stays on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 80,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,831 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,805 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 54,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,717 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 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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