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LT51 KXA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,493 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,493 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,854 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,546 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise main beam switch

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise slight play on n/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise main beam switch

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise slight play on n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,627 miles

airbag light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,730 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Residue on PAS reservoir

SRS (airbag) light on

Steering has slight play in both rack arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,995 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to inspect fully.

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack arms.

Fail 15 Jan 2011 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns/f and os/f brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate.

ns/r seat belt buckle casing damage.

rear coil springs corroded.

srs light on

unable to inspect all brake lines as routed under covers.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,703 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,144 miles

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

o/side steering rack slight wear

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,650 miles

rear seat belt stalk shroud missing

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 44,548 miles

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

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

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 KXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 KXA, 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 KXA registered?

LT51 KXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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