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LT51 LWU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,639 mi
Last recorded103,639 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,639 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

damage to lower windscreen outside drivers view

Pass 1 Apr 2016

Centre exhaust rusted

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sub frame damaged front (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sub frame damaged front (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged sub frame damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage sub frame rear mount destorted (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Mar 2016

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust rusted

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sub frame damaged front (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sub frame damaged front (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged sub frame damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage sub frame rear mount destorted (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to trace knocking on steering

Fail 2 Mar 2015 89,859 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to trace knocking on steering

Pass 15 Feb 2014 86,709 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,261 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2012 80,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 80,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,525 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,487 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 55,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,772 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 LWU 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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

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

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