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LT51 KHY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,079 mi
Last recorded96,079 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,339 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,430 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 71,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,431 miles

both rear spring locating shims slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2005 40,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 40,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 KHY 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 76.5%.

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 KHY, 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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What year was LT51 KHY registered?

LT51 KHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is LT51 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 KHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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