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LT51 KWM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,148 mi
Last recorded106,148 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,148 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise engine warning edc light on dash,

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,459 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension bearing noisy

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 104,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed belt rubbing on seat back adjuster cover missing (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on

knocking in steering system

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,007 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 103,007 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,113 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,839 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 94,831 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,205 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,683 miles

drivers seatbelt slightly fraying

n/s & o/s front amber side repeaters fading

n/s & o/s front brake flexi hoses perishment

n/s/f tyre low shoulder/cuts to sidewall

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s wingmirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake slightly binding

steering colulm slight wear/knock through steering

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,520 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 47,179 miles

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

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

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 KWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

LT51 KWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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