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LT51 AYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 AYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,468 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,793 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 55,797 miles

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

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

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

engine manegment system light on

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,797 miles

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

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

engine manegment system light on

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,627 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 40,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,622 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 AYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AYZ, 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 AYZ registered?

LT51 AYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LT51 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 AYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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