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LT51 FDK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,299 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,963 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,302 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,561 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,518 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,564 miles

n/s/f bumper cracked and rear tyres side wall cracking.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,564 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f bumper cracked and rear tyres side wall cracking.

Pass 7 May 2009 40,522 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 40,522 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,392 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,392 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,714 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,714 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

LT51 FDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 FDK shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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