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LT51 KKH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not visible due to undertrays fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,254 miles

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

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

unable to carry out corrosion assessment due to factory undertrays

Fail 7 Feb 2018 125,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

unable to carry out corrosion assessment due to factory undertrays

Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 124,174 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 4x bits (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,280 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 122,135 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust box deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 118,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 98,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,834 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,741 miles

a lot of brake and fuel pipes coverred by plastic covers

near side blade torn

slight wear steering column uj

Fail 1 Feb 2011 94,741 miles

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

a lot of brake and fuel pipes coverred by plastic covers

near side blade torn

slight wear steering column uj

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,880 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 76,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,864 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 KKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KKH, 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 KKH registered?

LT51 KKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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