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LT51 BCU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,652 mi
Last recorded77,652 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc's worn

rear disc's worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,016 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,729 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,623 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,611 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,706 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 44,706 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,850 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 BCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

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

Is LT51 BCU safe to buy?

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