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LW51 KCX

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,002 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,235 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,235 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perrished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,907 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs coroded and worn

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,105 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,043 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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LW51 KCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 64,608 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 LW51 KCX, 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 24 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 LW51 KCX registered?

LW51 KCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is LW51 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 KCX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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