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LT51 KZW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,015 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,015 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 100,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,329 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,329 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2009 78,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,764 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2008 68,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2007 57,862 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 41,623 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 KZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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