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LT51 KTP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,049 mi
Last recorded81,049 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,049 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check outer inner sills due to covering plastic sills for corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 81,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front strut top mounts notchy / worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,995 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The off side and near side front flexible brake hoses are perished.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,306 miles

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm lower ball joint dust boots split.

nearside rear and offside rear coil spring lower rubber mountings and metal cover in poor condition due to corrosion/wear.

small stone chip on windscreen.

vehicle has plastic trim panels along hole of vehicle on underside.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm lower ball joint dust boots split.

nearside rear and offside rear coil spring lower rubber mountings and metal cover in poor condition due to corrosion/wear.

small stone chip on windscreen.

vehicle has plastic trim panels along hole of vehicle on underside.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,598 miles

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

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 KTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP registered?

LT51 KTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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