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LT51 KZH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 80,271 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,095 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre weae outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside headlight slight movement

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

noise from engine

surface corrosion o/s/front sub frame

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre weae outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

noise from engine

surface corrosion o/s/front sub frame

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,561 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 77,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 76,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,687 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010

nearside and offside outer sills covered

nearside rear seat belt locking catch outer casing missing

slight knocking noise from steering column

under trays fitted to centre and rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,584 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills covered and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,403 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,555 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 46,555 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 37,580 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 KZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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