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LT51 KXM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,888 mi
Last recorded109,888 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 109,882 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,283 miles

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

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

Part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2015 96,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,362 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,711 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,580 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,037 miles

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

off side front driver disc slight cover damage

slight mechanism noise from steering system

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,661 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

front discs ridged

rear indicators discoloured

side indicators discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,946 miles

background light for mileage inop

both front brake flex-hoses perished badly

both front tyres starting to scrub outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2007 58,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

background light for mileage inop

both front brake flex-hoses perished badly

both front tyres starting to scrub outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,315 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 51,315 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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 KXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

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

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