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LT51 LFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,556 miles

Centre silencer badly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front screen has damage larger than 40mm in zone B but low down at n/s

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre very badly scrubbed and cracked

n/s/r tyre very badly scrubbed and cracking

o/s/f tyre very badly scrubbed and cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer badly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front screen has damage larger than 40mm in zone B but low down at n/s

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre very badly scrubbed and cracked

n/s/r tyre very badly scrubbed and cracking

o/s/f tyre very badly scrubbed and cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,154 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front screen has damage larger than 40mm in zone B but is advise only due to new guidelines !!

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly scrubbed

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly scrubbed

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2014 80,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on.

front screen has damage larger than 40mm in zone B but is advise only due to new guidelines !!

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly scrubbed.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly scrubbed.

Pass 21 May 2013 77,605 miles

wiper scratches to windscreen n/s.

Pass 29 May 2012 74,501 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 74,501 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,936 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,461 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 LFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

LT51 LFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LT51 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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