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LT51 KNG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,361 miles

Nearside Front front wheel is slightly damage.

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

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front wheel is slightly damage.

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

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,092 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,673 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2013 67,515 miles

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

offside front & nearside rear shockabsorbers damp

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

poor damping effect in both front & rear shockabsorbers

Fail 25 May 2013 67,505 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)

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

offside front & nearside rear shockabsorbers damp

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

poor damping effect in both front & rear shockabsorbers

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,548 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 58,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 49,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 May 2010 49,391 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2009 45,085 miles

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

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

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 2 May 2009 45,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,105 miles

Damage to N/S corner of front bumper

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2008 39,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Damage to N/S corner of front bumper

Heavy cracking, perishing and damage to sidewalls of O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres

Low brake fluid warnign light is lit

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,827 miles

plastic inner and outer cover sills and large plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,807 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 KNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 KNG, 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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LT51 KNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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