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LT51 LXE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,633 mi
Last recorded82,633 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

eng mang light on srs light on milage not displayed

Fail 23 Apr 2010

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

eng mang light on srs light on milage not displayed

Fail 16 Apr 2009

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light displayed

engine management light displayed

Pass 16 Apr 2009

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light displayed

engine management light displayed

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,650 miles

Srs & engine management lights lit on dash.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 95,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Srs & engine management lights lit on dash.

Fail 14 Apr 2007 93,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 93,939 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,182 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 87,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 LXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LXE, 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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How do I check the history of LT51 LXE?

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What year was LT51 LXE registered?

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

Is LT51 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LXE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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