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LT51 LDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,652 mi
Last recorded124,652 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,652 miles

rear arches corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 114,293 miles

front pads low front disc lipped o/s/r door damaged o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

facing panles covers fitted, , osf brake line corroded

nsf tyre getting low on edge, front brake hoses are cracking, nsr tyre very close to limit flatspots, rear arches corroded, slight play steering u j , headlight images on limit, both reg plates poor, exhaust deteriating,facing panles corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,239 miles

both rear shocks corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

front number plate deteriated

n/s/f brake hose deteriated to limit

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

vehicle tested in wet

Fail 10 Feb 2012 97,239 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear shocks corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

front number plate deteriated

n/s/f brake hose deteriated to limit

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

vehicle tested in wet

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,297 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,927 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 LDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

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

Is LT51 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LDN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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