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LT51 KUW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,213 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,213 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,095 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 KUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

LT51 KUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LT51 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 KUW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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