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LT51 LXF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jul 2017

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jul 2016

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts border line pass (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear service and parking brake readings low

front to rear brake pipes checked good as possable due to plastic covers

plastic rear spring mounting seats wearing

wiper blades border line pass

Fail 19 Jul 2016

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts border line pass (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear service and parking brake readings low

front to rear brake pipes checked good as possable due to plastic covers

plastic rear spring mounting seats wearing

wiper blades border line pass

Pass 10 Jul 2015

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 7 Jul 2015

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

accident damage to n/s sill trim,undertray, exhaust heat shield + jacking pad missing

centre exhaust section corroding

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,596 miles

accident damage to bumper bracing member in front of radiator

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear cylinders corroding

cracking to o/s rear tyre/sidewall

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer corroding

some damage to drivers seatbelt webbing - rubbing on exposed seat frame

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

accident damage to bumper bracing member in front of radiator

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear cylinders corroding

cracking to o/s rear tyre/sidewall

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer corroding

some damage to drivers seatbelt webbing - rubbing on exposed seat frame

Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,669 miles

Advise both front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Fail 27 Nov 2006 47,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Nov 2005 41,087 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 LXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

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

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