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LL51 MTU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,233 mi
Last recorded45,233 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,233 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 45,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,122 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 36,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,390 miles

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

exhaust hit shild slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,021 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,152 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Fail 9 Nov 2010 20,265 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear registration plate weathered

Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,265 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear registration plate weathered

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,241 miles

both front shock top mounts slightly noisey

Fail 24 Nov 2009 19,241 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front shock top mounts slightly noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Fail 23 Oct 2008 17,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror glass smashed

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,183 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate weathered

Fail 27 Nov 2007 16,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear registration plate weathered

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 10,366 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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LL51 MTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL51 MTU, 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 LL51 MTU registered?

LL51 MTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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