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LT51 KTD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,717 mi
Last recorded36,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 36,717 miles

Car has been standing still for a long period of time

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 36,705 miles

Car has been standing still for a long period of time

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,485 miles

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 36,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 35,938 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

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

Nearside mirror secured with tape.

Nearside rear door slightly damage,

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,948 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing low on edges

rear wiper worn

Fail 17 Sep 2016 34,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nsf tyre wearing low on edges

rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,972 miles

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

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

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

both sides front jacking blocks missing

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 19 Sep 2015 33,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50 R15 82V (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both sides front jacking blocks missing

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 33,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 32,968 miles

.............. Thanx 4visiting us ............

Engine management lamp on & indicating a possible fault

N/s & o/s front brake-hoses are deteriorating

N/s rear tyre inner-wall cut

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,968 miles

.............. Thanx 4visiting us ............

Engine management lamp on & indicating a possible fault

N/s & o/s front brake-hoses are deteriorating

N/s rear tyre inner-wall cut

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

Rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 1 Sep 2012 32,658 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perisht

Fail 1 Sep 2012 32,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre perisht

Pass 27 Aug 2011 31,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 31,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,547 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,466 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 KTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

LT51 KTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 KTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 KTD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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