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LT51 KUH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,000 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 86,000 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,780 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 81,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,805 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 71,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 May 2015 60,727 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 60,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 55,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,440 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 49,440 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,896 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 44,894 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,978 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,306 miles

engine management light staying on.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 29,175 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 KUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KUH, 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 KUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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