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LT51 LGG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,752 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear tyres perished

eml active

front brake pads low

front tyres close to limits

indicator stork worn

Fail 1 Jul 2016 85,752 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear tyres perished

eml active

front brake pads low

front tyres close to limits

indicator stork worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,223 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads & brake discs worn

front wipers worn

indicator stork worn

intermitting fault on abs

nearside front tyre perished & close to limits

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,695 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,694 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 80,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine man; light on

o/s/r brakes noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,374 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,852 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 40,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,849 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 LGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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