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LT51 MFO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,924 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 654,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,092 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,234 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,144 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 66,144 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,037 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 58,962 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear spring cups

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,207 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,161 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,902 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside wheel trim loose

Fail 25 Nov 2005 43,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing..

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 MFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 MFO registered?

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

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The MOT history for LT51 MFO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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