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LT51 LZS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,944 mi
Last recorded107,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,944 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 107,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,000 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,520 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 97,372 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,408 miles

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2012 90,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,753 miles

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

engine management light on

warning lamp indicates an SRS fault

Fail 14 Dec 2011 82,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

warning lamp indicates an SRS fault

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,216 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,429 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,660 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 46,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 38,901 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 LZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

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