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LT51 KRO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,670 mi
Last recorded128,670 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,111 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rusted front subframe.

slight distortion of both rear tyres.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 106,806 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,052 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,367 miles

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

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

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,842 miles

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

both front tyre wear low.

deterioration of rear registration plate.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,521 miles

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,520 miles

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

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,084 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,456 miles

off side rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,000 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 KRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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