MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 n/s and o/s rear ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
2x rear child seats fitted,adult belts not tested
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
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
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
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
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
nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing
offside front brake pad getting low
offside rear brake pipe corroded
slight leak offside rear shock absorber
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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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