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LT51 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,920 mi
Last recorded112,920 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 112,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,353 miles

both front metal brake pipes rusting

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted to n/s/r

slight blow from center exhaust

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2014 107,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front metal brake pipes rusting

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted to n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,513 miles

both front metal brake pipes rusting

both rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,356 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,280 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,470 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,970 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 46,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (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 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

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

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The MOT history for LT51 FLD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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