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LT51 FFO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,508 mi
Last recorded36,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

offside rear brake disc has slight pitting on outer surface

Fail 22 Aug 2014 30,093 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

offside rear brake disc has slight pitting on outer surface

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,542 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,755 miles

1,Small cracks in nearside front tyre tread.

2,Adviseable to replace nearside front wiper blade.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,680 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,943 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,591 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 13,477 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 FFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

LT51 FFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LT51 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 FFO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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