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LT51 KPN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,555 mi
Last recorded107,555 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,555 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,237 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,067 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre showing cracking between tread but not to cords at present

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

Windscreen showing a light scratch in swept area from wiper blade

Fail 3 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre showing cracking between tread but not to cords at present

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

Windscreen showing a light scratch in swept area from wiper blade

Pass 17 Mar 2013 80,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock from steering

millage dasplay not lighting up

near side rear seat corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2012 74,680 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine light on

exhaust corrded

slight play in off side rack end

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,680 miles

engine light on

exhaust corrded

slight play in off side rack end

Pass 31 Mar 2011
Fail 30 Mar 2011

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,631 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 59,710 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,224 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,224 miles

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

o/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 45,606 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LT51 KPN, 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 LT51 KPN registered?

LT51 KPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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