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LT51 LZM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,220 miles

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

O/S/Front and O/S/Rear tyres close to wear bars(still legal)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 62,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/Front and O/S/Rear tyres close to wear bars(still legal)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,640 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,910 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 57,910 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,650 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,292 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 54,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 47,466 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2006 32,058 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 LZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for LT51 LZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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