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LT51 KUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,859 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut cracked spring cup (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,539 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,848 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,336 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre has cracks round both side walls

Fail 20 Oct 2010 56,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cracks round both side walls

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,296 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 51,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wheel bearing loose

o/s/r tyre cracked all way round tread

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

air bag and managemen t lights on

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,509 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 KUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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