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LT51 KVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,259 mi
Last recorded108,259 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,259 miles

Engine management light display indicating a fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 108,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light display indicating a fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,721 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 95,721 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 10 Dec 2015 92,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,910 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,173 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 80,173 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 19 Dec 2011 76,523 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,725 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 68,816 miles

o/s/f hubcap missing

rear spring lower mounts corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2009 68,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake fluid u/s

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/f hubcap missing

rear spring lower mounts corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,949 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,174 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2008 58,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2007 52,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 426,299 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 KVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

LT51 KVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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