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LT51 LXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses deteriorated

all brakes juddering slightly

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs corroded inner

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,208 miles

all brake flexi hoses deteriorated

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,581 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brakes flexi hoses perished

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 72,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brakes flexi hoses perished

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,201 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front brake flexi hoses perished and cracking.

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,449 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,658 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,416 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 59,416 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,724 miles

rear coil spring locating mounts plates rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,640 miles

both rear spring lower mounting cups rusted

Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,640 miles

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

both rear spring lower mounting cups rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,402 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,637 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,637 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,455 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 43,455 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

LT51 LXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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