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LT51 BBN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,800 mi
Last recorded113,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 BBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 113,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,731 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2015 79,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,764 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,263 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

nearside front headlamp has a weak beam pattern

under bonnet air intake pipe split

Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

nearside front headlamp has a weak beam pattern

under bonnet air intake pipe split

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine check light on

Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,277 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine check light on

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

lower rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,018 miles

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

damage to nearside front bumper corner

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

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 BBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BBN, 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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LT51 BBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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