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LT51 LLM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,944 mi
Last recorded79,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,944 miles

rear silencer box corroded in places but no gas leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 79,944 miles

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

rear silencer box corroded in places but no gas leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,656 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,238 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,364 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f rackarm

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,880 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,037 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 35,037 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,462 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 LLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

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

Is LT51 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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