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LT51 KZL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,119 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,451 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 81,437 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,774 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust box slightly coroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,958 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock top bearing/mount slightly stiff

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,294 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 78,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,670 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,190 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 KZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

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

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