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LT51 LXN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,708 mi
Last recorded107,708 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,708 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 107,704 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 107,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,499 miles

Childseat fitted in nearside rear passenger seat, unable to fully check adult belt

Drivers seatbelt frayed slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 104,499 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Childseat fitted in nearside rear passenger seat, unable to fully check adult belt

Drivers seatbelt frayed slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Spare steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr light cluster cracked

srs light on

Fail 28 Jul 2012 97,582 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr light cluster cracked

srs light on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,003 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 89,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 2 Jul 2011

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,561 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,157 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,941 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 55,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,996 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,762 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 LXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

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

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