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LT51 KZG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,080 mi
Last recorded119,080 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 119,080 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 116,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sill's

engine mangament light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,379 miles

Engine management light on

Offside rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,901 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass loose

Offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside wing mirror glass loose

offside wiper detiorating

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,126 miles

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

Front pads low.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,223 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,257 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 57,257 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,955 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 KZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

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

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