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LT51 KHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,699 mi
Last recorded65,699 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 65,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,140 miles

front discs wearing

Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,140 miles

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

front discs wearing

Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,087 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,896 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 51,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,426 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH AND NEED CHANGING SOON

OSF TYRE TREAD LOW

Fail 1 Sep 2007 47,426 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH AND NEED CHANGING SOON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF TYRE TREAD LOW

Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,205 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 KHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

LT51 KHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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