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LT51 KMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,990 mi
Last recorded72,990 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 72,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 72,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,628 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,407 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,713 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 45,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,810 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,556 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,807 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,205 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 KMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KMJ, 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 KMJ registered?

LT51 KMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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