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LT51 KYX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,042 mi
Last recorded88,042 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 88,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,848 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,857 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,824 miles

brake pipes slightly corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Various brake pipes rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,855 miles

n/s front brake hose perishing ;brake pipes corroding ;front discs lipped and wearing

Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,682 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front brake hose perishing ;brake pipes corroding ;front discs lipped and wearing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,062 miles

front flexis perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front flexis perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,933 miles

flexis perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,443 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 KYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

LT51 KYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is LT51 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 KYX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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