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LT51 LBL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,756 mi
Last recorded83,756 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,241 miles

offside front top suspension bearing worn

Fail 16 Sep 2021 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front top suspension bearing worn

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

Offside Front Upper top mount worn

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,785 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 79,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 76,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,722 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2014

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

slight play in steering universal joints

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,813 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated, getting low tread inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 72,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriorated, getting low tread inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,419 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 66,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,049 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 39,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBL, 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

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What year was LT51 LBL registered?

LT51 LBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LT51 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LBL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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