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LT51 KVC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Oct 2017 95,130 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints and oil leak (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 95,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints and oil leak (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2016 92,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak brake dics pads worn

rusted below

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,049 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 71,049 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,090 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,444 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,003 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 40,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,847 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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