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KP51 OPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,759 mi
Last recorded115,759 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 OPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Brake disc(s) modified but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Tyre Valve stem slightly damaged

Pass 28 May 2015 107,158 miles

exhaust corroded in places

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 107,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded in places

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 549 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 540 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 98,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded in places

main beam stoke has a fault

nearside & offside rear & nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake sticking

wear on rear discs

Fail 29 May 2013 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded in places

main beam stoke has a fault

nearside & offside rear & nearside front brake pipes corroded

wear on rear discs

Pass 29 May 2012 95,169 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 88,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,922 miles

1.AIR BAG LIGHT ON.2.UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 82,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

1.AIR BAG LIGHT ON.2.UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Unable to see full condition of braake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,562 miles

SRS lamp is on

stonechip in nearside windscreen

Pass 23 May 2007 58,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS lamp in staying on

exhaust corroded

offside front anti roll bar link lower dust cover badly torn

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,907 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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KP51 OPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

KP51 OPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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