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KP51 LZU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 LZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 117,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust outer skin corroded and split brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Apr 2013 113,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 112,964 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 111,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,235 miles

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

cut to n/s tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,596 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f rack end + slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 5 Jan 2009 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f rack end + slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,625 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,694 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 67,128 miles

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

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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KP51 LZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KP51 LZU, 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 KP51 LZU registered?

KP51 LZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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