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LT51 KTU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,604 mi
Last recorded113,604 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,178 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,299 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,726 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 73,108 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,364 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 KTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

LT51 KTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is LT51 KTU safe to buy?

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