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LT51 KJF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,345 mi
Last recorded120,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 115,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates a fault

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 106,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates a fault

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,458 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,977 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2009 84,977 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2008 68,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror is cracked but still clear view to the rear.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,959 miles

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

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

plastic trim missing on offside front wing

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,066 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 42,066 miles

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

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 KJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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