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LT51 KLZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 94,738 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,636 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsr tyre in poor condition. Perished and worn on inner edge

snow tyres fitted to nsf and osr !!!

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,199 miles

**strong advice** gearbox noisey

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,483 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,168 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

srs light on

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,890 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,397 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 37,397 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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 KLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

LT51 KLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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