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LT51 LBP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,727 mi
Last recorded159,727 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 159,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 159,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade bent (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 n/s and o/s rear ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 148,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 n/s and o/s rear ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 136,734 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear n/s and o/s ()

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn heavily on outside edges

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 31 Aug 2017 136,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from backplate to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear n/s and o/s ()

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn heavily on outside edges

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,183 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 125,183 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust support mounting corroded and broken away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AND WORN VERY HEAVILY ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 WORN VERY HEAVILY ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN HEAVILY ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,881 miles

2x rear child seats fitted,adult belts not tested

Fail 27 Aug 2015 110,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2x rear child seats fitted,adult belts not tested

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,791 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outside edges

n/s front suspension top mount creaking on turns

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outside edges

n/s front suspension top mount creaking on turns

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,819 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,967 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

offside front brake pad getting low

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight leak offside rear shock absorber

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,805 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,995 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 LBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBP, 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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LT51 LBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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