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LT51 LWS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,294 mi
Last recorded90,294 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear discs have light corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both n/s jacking blocks missing,

Fail 19 Nov 2014 89,451 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both n/s jacking blocks missing,

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,789 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 88,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,077 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,964 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,964 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,609 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,234 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,001 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 LWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc 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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

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

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