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LT51 KRE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,912 mi
Last recorded98,912 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,331 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has started to perish on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre has started to perish on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet cable broken

offside front door mirror repaired with tape

slight wear in steering shaft universal joint

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,593 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn edges both wiper blaids split

Fail 22 Sep 2010 81,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn edges both wiper blaids split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,288 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 50,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 40,362 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 KRE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

LT51 KRE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LT51 KRE safe to buy?

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