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LT51 KUS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,762 mi
Last recorded72,762 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,762 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,762 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,610 miles

air intake pipe taped up

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance

nearside rear two nails in tyre

offside front tyre low tread

offside gearbox damp

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear washer inop

Fail 8 Aug 2009 52,610 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

air intake pipe taped up

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance

nearside rear two nails in tyre

offside front tyre low tread

offside gearbox damp

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,380 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,036 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,521 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 KUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

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

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