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LT51 LFU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,041 mi
Last recorded69,041 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,041 miles

Both front top strut mounts partially seized

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,867 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,409 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,589 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 48,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,295 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 2 Oct 2009 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 41,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,962 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,962 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 36,060 miles

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

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 LFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

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

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