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LT51 MFP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 97,160 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 May 2011 97,160 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 88,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,273 miles

front discs and pads vworn

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 21 Apr 2009 78,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs and pads vworn

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,782 miles

rear number in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2008 65,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2007 54,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

slight cracking to both front brake hoses

spare tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,638 miles

slight cracking to both front brake hoses

spare tyre worn on outter edge

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 MFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

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

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