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LT51 KGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,471 mi
Last recorded93,471 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,471 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 93,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,079 miles

both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 90,077 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front in several places (2.4.G.1)

both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,177 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust casing corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,170 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust casing corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,373 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust casing corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,411 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front suspension arm mounting areas slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,221 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,769 miles

engine management light on

offside front metal brake pipe slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

engine management light on

rear number plate stating to discolour

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,900 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate needs attension

rear spring cups lower (plassic) missing

Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate needs attension

rear spring cups lower (plassic) missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,228 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,814 miles

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

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 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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