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LT51 LRO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,016 mi
Last recorded92,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,016 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front shock absorber noisy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 92,011 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front shock absorber noisy

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,007 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r disc corroded.

o/s/r tyre tread 3.0mm

play in o/s/f inner rack arm.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre tread 3.0mm

play in o/s/f inner rack arm.

n/s/r disc corroded.

both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,777 miles

Both rear tyres wearing lumpy

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in righthand end of steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2013 68,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in righthand end of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres wearing lumpily

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,820 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,825 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 36,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cant fully inspeted under body has plastick covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cant fully inspeted under body has plastick covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 LRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

LT51 LRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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