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LT51 KSV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,788 mi
Last recorded88,788 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,788 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,435 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,432 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 87,060 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to to rear going to flexi under plastic cover (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,051 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,999 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,359 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,860 miles

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

offside front strut top mount slightly sticking. ok at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside front ABS ring missing.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,755 miles

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

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

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

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 KSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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