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LT51 KSF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,641 mi
Last recorded140,641 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,793 miles

Corrosion starting to appear around both rear wheel arched

Exhaust system centre section deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,004 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 109,004 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,904 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from column area

silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,180 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 70,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 51,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 34,779 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 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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