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LT51 KGG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR AND OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROFING (1.1.11 (c))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE (FACTORY FITTED)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED AND COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR AND OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROFING (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE (FACTORY FITTED)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED AND COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,514 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,538 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 83,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 73,310 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

cover sills fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 76,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

cover sills fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,210 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 69,210 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre down to 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,963 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,518 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 40,292 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 KGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KGG, 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 KGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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