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LT51 LFO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,526 mi
Last recorded89,526 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,526 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 74,953 miles

air bag light on

eng man light on

washer tank leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2009 68,355 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

advise srs light on

Fail 2 Dec 2008 61,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

advise srs light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,348 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Dec 2007 53,348 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,586 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE DEFLATED

ADVISE REAR No PLATE

Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,101 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 LFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

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

Is LT51 LFO safe to buy?

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