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LT51 KPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,454 mi
Last recorded140,454 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 KPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2016 140,454 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

power steering notchy in operation

Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension top mounting slightly notchy operation

outer sill covers fitted , suspect corrosion underneath ,rear

Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted, suspect corrosion

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 129,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted, suspect corrosion

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,366 miles

A little corrosion starting on both sills rear ends

Both front brake hoses starting to perish s little

Exhaust silencer box starting to corrode a little

Nearside front tyre worn to minimum tread depth on outside edge

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum tread depth on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,134 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2012 120,134 miles

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

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2011
Fail 24 Sep 2010 111,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,651 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 104,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,819 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 89,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,693 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 76,693 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,755 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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LT51 KPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

LT51 KPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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