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LT51 KUP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,029 mi
Last recorded71,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,693 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine mounts worn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,934 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,777 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 9 Jun 2016 57,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,829 miles

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 23 May 2014 53,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,442 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,521 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 43,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,930 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,273 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,213 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 KUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

LT51 KUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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