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LT51 FDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,183 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 87,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,811 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 67,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,741 miles

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

nearside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,741 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small cut nearside front tyre (outside wall)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,605 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 29,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 16,172 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 16,172 miles

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

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

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 FDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

LT51 FDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LT51 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 FDM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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