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LT51 KVR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,033 mi
Last recorded146,033 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust center section corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2013 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust center section corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 139,577 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 139,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 131,281 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on egde legal when tested

Pass 27 Jan 2011 128,557 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 128,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 110,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 110,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 94,019 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,788 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 71,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,223 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 60,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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 KVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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