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LT51 KXS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,262 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,820 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 55,812 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 51,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 51,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,311 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,469 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 KXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT51 KXS?

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What year was LT51 KXS registered?

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

Is LT51 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 KXS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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