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LT51 KRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,588 mi
Last recorded47,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,588 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,109 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r

front & rear number plates starting too delamanate

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre slight side wall damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2009 35,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted n/s/r

front & rear number plates starting too delamanate

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre slight side wall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,749 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 KRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRD, 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 KRD registered?

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

Is LT51 KRD safe to buy?

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