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LT51 LKC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust rear box slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,404 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section (back box) corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,535 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake pipes

indicator bulbs fading to white

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,248 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 68,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,727 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear cylinder corroded.

Engine lamp on all time.

Oil level low.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe to nearside rear cylinder corroded.

Engine lamp on all time.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low.

Pass 14 Apr 2011

Front brake discs corroded.

Mileage display damaged. ?

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Nearside rear tyre cut.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 13 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Nearside rear tyre cut.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,310 miles

Front discs corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,216 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 47,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,979 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,262 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 38,262 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LKC, 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 LKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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