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LT51 MDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,792 mi
Last recorded122,792 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,792 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded along both rear trailing arms

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,342 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,069 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,502 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust main silencer rusty

headlamp flash not working

wipers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,398 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 97,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust silencer corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,812 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,300 miles

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats in at piont of test

Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,436 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 53,114 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 MDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

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

Is LT51 MDY safe to buy?

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