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LT51 LXB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2018 106,153 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 106,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded burst during test (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 103,118 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in front steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2015 99,601 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 92,765 miles

knock from steering colum

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,938 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 81,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,552 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,678 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,240 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 54,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 95,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 95,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,415 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,564 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 LXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

LT51 LXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 LXB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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