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LT51 FDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,518 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low.

Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake effort low.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,961 miles

Nearside Rear shock damp, suggest renewal as a pair.

Offside dip headlamp beam on lower limit, suspect adjuster faulty.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 80,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted also perished, core exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt fixing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock damp. suggest change as a pair.

Offside dip headlamp aim on lower limit. suspect adjuster faulty.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,216 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine light on

Exhaust in poor condtion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine light on

Exhaust in poor condtion

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 71,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,160 miles

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

both rear indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 67,160 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 58,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,271 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,904 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,904 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,555 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,555 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 24,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

LT51 FDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LT51 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 FDN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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