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LT51 LWV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,271 mi
Last recorded105,271 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,271 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to crack

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 May 2016 104,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,388 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 8 May 2014 80,802 miles

front radiator holder damaged n/s/f

o/s/f lower arm bushe starting to crack

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,102 miles

mil light on

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

mil light on

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,216 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 9,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,676 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 LWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

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

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