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LT51 KWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,646 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2017 95,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,170 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

dash warning light on esp

Fail 14 Dec 2016 91,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

dash warning light on esp

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,662 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 78,666 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,902 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 65,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,334 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 57,234 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,193 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,193 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 47,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,186 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 KWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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