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LT51 AWY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,834 mi
Last recorded62,834 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,834 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 60,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,643 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 56,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,753 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 53,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,970 miles

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

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,847 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 49,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,836 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,901 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,411 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISE Both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,502 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,272 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,439 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 AWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT51 AWY, 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 AWY registered?

LT51 AWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is LT51 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 AWY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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