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LT51 FHF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,491 mi
Last recorded41,491 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,491 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 36,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,513 miles

deterioration to front & rear reg plates

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,331 miles

cracks developing to front tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,421 miles

1.Both rear tyres are cracking on outer walls

Fail 31 Aug 2007 17,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,494 miles

1.N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE †2.REAR AND O/S/F TYRES ARE CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FHF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT51 FHF?

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What year was LT51 FHF registered?

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

Is LT51 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 FHF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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