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LT51 KJU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,354 mi
Last recorded109,354 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,354 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 103,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front spring pigtail end broken

nearside front tyre sidewall chafed

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,662 miles

nearside front spring pigtail end broken

nearside front tyre sidewall chafed

Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,459 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subfame corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subfame corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Dec 2011 84,673 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,044 miles

slight play in steering column join

Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flexy hoses cracking

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 Dec 2009 67,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flexy hoses cracking

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,168 miles

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 41,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,329 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 KJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 KJU, 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 KJU registered?

LT51 KJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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