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LT51 KJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,929 mi
Last recorded93,929 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 93,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 93,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,135 miles

Nearside Front brake flexible hose slight cracking to hose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake flexible slight cracking to hose

Offside Front brake flexible slight cracking to hose

Offside Rear brake flexible slight cracking to hose

travel on parking brake

undertrays fifed to vehicle

Fail 21 May 2018 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexible hose slight cracking to hose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake flexible slight cracking to hose

Offside Front brake flexible slight cracking to hose

Offside Rear brake flexible slight cracking to hose

travel on parking brake

undertrays fifed to vehicle

Pass 12 May 2017 89,118 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminates intermittently

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 10 May 2017 89,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust due to broken adjuster (1.8)

Brake pad warning light illuminates intermittently

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 18 May 2016 85,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 84,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

advise rear wiper blade is totaly deteriorated

advise te exhaust center box / tail pipe badley coroded

advise the o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread , no cords exposed

Fail 22 May 2015 84,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

advise rear wiper blade is totaly deteriorated

advise te exhaust center box / tail pipe badley coroded

advise the o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread , no cords exposed

Fail 27 May 2014 79,719 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall/outer tread

Pass 27 May 2014 79,719 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall/outer tread

Pass 20 May 2013 72,178 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 68,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r/ nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 68,501 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r/ nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 61,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,908 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 57,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,916 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 42,994 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 KJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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