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LT51 KGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,552 miles

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

ADVICE MIDDLE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

ADVICE MILAGE DISPLAY LIGHT NOT WORKING + HALF DASH BOARD LIGHT NOT WORKING.

ADVICE N/S SILL MOULDING BROKEN.

ADVICE REAR WIPER BLADE BOLD.

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH. (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 112,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play TIE ROE END BAR (2.2.B.1f)

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

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

ADVICE MIDDLE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

ADVICE MILAGE DISPLAY LIGHT NOT WORKING + HALF DASH BOARD LIGHT NOT WORKING.

ADVICE N/S SILL MOULDING BROKEN.

ADVICE REAR WIPER BLADE BOLD.

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH. (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 101,884 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 96,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level below minimum

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level below minimum

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,488 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,488 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,465 miles

engine management light displayed

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

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake disc worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,465 miles

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

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc worn low

engine management light displayed

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,442 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front suspension stabiliser link rod end play / movement evident / noisy

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,806 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

clutch operation noisy / resinance

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,066 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 50,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 KGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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