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LT51 LBG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,896 mi
Last recorded106,896 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,896 miles

All four tyres badly perished

Play in steering column

Rear exhaust bracket detached but system secure

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,890 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering

Pass 27 Jan 2020 106,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,847 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,342 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 85,256 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,778 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 77,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,891 miles

engine warning light ison

o/s/f top strut mount bearing tight

Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,622 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

engine warning light ison

o/s/f top strut mount bearing tight

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,470 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,963 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2010 43,291 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,449 miles

under shield fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,169 miles

front wipers not clearing proply

o/s/f washer (outer) inop

front discs slightly corroded

both inner c.v boots slightly wet

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

o/s/r lower coil spring mountin rubber and shim split

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,948 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 LBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

LT51 LBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is LT51 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LBG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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