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LT51 MEV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,466 mi
Last recorded98,466 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 98,466 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 98,466 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 94,307 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking around sidewalls

o/s/f wishbone front bush split but no play

Fail 13 May 2015 94,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,828 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 166,695 miles

Airbag light on dash

O/S/F lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

Slight play in the steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2011 166,695 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Airbag light on dash

N/S/F brake pads 20% remain, possible sticky callipar

O/S/F lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2010 155,220 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 155,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

ADVISE REAR SILENCER CORRODED OUTER SKIN PEELING OFF

Pass 11 Dec 2009 141,296 miles

Child seat N/S/R belt not checked properly

Inside of O/S/F tyre slightly cracked

Slight damage inside of N/S/F wheel

Fail 11 Dec 2009 141,296 miles

Child seat N/S/R belt not checked properly

Inside of O/S/F tyre slightly cracked

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

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

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

Slight damage inside of N/S/F wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2008 123,963 miles

N/S/R child seat belt not checked

Power steering pump noisey on a full lock

Fail 9 Dec 2008 123,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Four tyres getting very low (2mm,3mm ) legal limit (1.6mm)

N/S/R child seat belt not checked

Power steering pump noisey on a full lock

Pass 14 Dec 2007 108,224 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 108,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front windscreen crack o/s/bottom corner

Pass 20 Dec 2006 90,719 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,947 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes 23%

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 MEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MEV, 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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LT51 MEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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