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LT51 KMZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,144 mi
Last recorded111,144 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet hard to open

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,129 miles

could not check some components due to under trays and plastics

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

could not check some components due to under trays and plastics

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,110 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2014 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 110,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,938 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,937 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 90,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,975 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,793 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 66,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 50,521 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2005 42,265 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 KMZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

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

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