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LT51 LFE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,304 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 108,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 96,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers on sills

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,473 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underbody plastic covered

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

underbody and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,067 miles

ooter sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,321 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,385 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 LFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

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

Is LT51 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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