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LT51 AYH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 AYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018
Fail 24 Jan 2018

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,902 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal! (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,132 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,281 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 43,278 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,836 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,894 miles

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

the o/s rear tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,678 miles

all brake discs corroded.

off side and near side rear tyres cracking in places.

off side fornt brake hose cracking slightly.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 19,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,213 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 17,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 11,202 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 AYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

LT51 AYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 AYH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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