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LT51 MFU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,530 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 89,641 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 89,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2014 82,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,463 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 74,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,656 miles

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

could not establish condition of both front to rear brake pipes as car fitted with standard covers from front to rear disallowing checkin g of many componets

Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

could not establish condition of both front to rear brake pipes as car fitted with standard covers from front to rear disallowing checkin g of many componets

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2009 61,604 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 61,559 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,233 miles

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

under floor/sill cover fitted not allowing correct inspection of underside areas

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,150 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,712 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 48,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 MFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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