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LT51 KSK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested engine running rough (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cv abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,143 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,143 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,816 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring fractured (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven / and perished

engine rattles on idle

front suspension sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven / and perished

engine rattles on idle

front suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,819 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,076 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,235 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,555 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,555 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,884 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,884 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009
Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,388 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 KSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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