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LT51 KJO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2017

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

aircon pump belt missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 822,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 4 Jul 2015 822,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,031 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,094 miles

nearside front tyre looks like it has been run flat

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,072 miles

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

nearside front tyre looks to have run flat

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tailgate struts weak.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,836 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tailgate struts weak.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,643 miles

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

corrosion started-front subframe/box sections

front wiper blades streaking[sp26+blad24]

rear number plate deteriorated/discoloured

Pass 8 Nov 2008 58,570 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

rear seat belts not tested as child seats fitted @ time of test.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 52,543 miles

near side rear tyre has age related cracks in tread and side wall

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 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

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

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