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LT51 LXG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,474 mi
Last recorded77,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,474 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 65,701 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre inner and outer wall damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre inner and outer wall damaged.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,626 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 59,761 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 59,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,921 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 LXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT51 LXG?

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What year was LT51 LXG registered?

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

Is LT51 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 LXG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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