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LT51 KNK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,485 mi
Last recorded159,485 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 159,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 159,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,193 miles

Bonnet release cable is detached from release handle inside car but functions as required at time of test

Central Exhaust muffler corroded through outer skin but has no obvious signs of gas loss at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 1515 size: 195/50R15T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 1615 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Steering column universal joint has slight play feels 'notchy' when steering gently shook by hand (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Unable to release rear hatch but this does not prevent any test procedures being carried out & hatch remains secure at time of test

Vehicle has wheel trims fitted that obscure some components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 146,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release cable is detached from release handle inside car but functions as required at time of test

Central Exhaust muffler corroded through outer skin but has no obvious signs of gas loss at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 1515 size: 195/50R15T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 1615 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Steering column universal joint has slight play feels 'notchy' when steering gently shook by hand (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Unable to release rear hatch but this does not prevent any test procedures being carried out & hatch remains secure at time of test

Vehicle has wheel trims fitted that obscure some components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,664 miles

Bonnet release cable is detached from release handle inside car but functions as required at time of test

Exhaust system deteriorated & has corroded through outer skin on muffler but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play feels 'notchy' when steering gently shook by hand (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 130,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function spring platform damaged with a large section missing so not fully supporting coil spring THIS MAY BECOME DANGEROUS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS (2.7.2a)

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

Bonnet release cable is detached from release handle inside car but functions as required at time of test

Exhaust system deteriorated & has corroded through outer skin on muffler but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear close to minimum correct colour displayed - advise replace bulbs asap (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play feels 'notchy' when steering gently shook by hand (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,074 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 117,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,132 miles

Both front tyres are in poor condition

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment sized (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment sized (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Slight binding

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,619 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 83,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,822 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall/tread perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,822 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall/tread perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,057 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,068 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,847 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 47,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 KNK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KNK, 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 KNK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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