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LT51 FLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 78,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,627 miles

Both rear tyres slightly split and perished

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,343 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,763 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,763 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 19,176 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 FLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

LT51 FLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LT51 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 FLA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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