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LT51 MHE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,539 mi
Last recorded110,539 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,327 miles

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

front brake flexi hoses in poor condition suggest attention

Fail 21 Apr 2015 105,318 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake flexi hoses in poor condition suggest attention

Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,040 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear tyres perished

slight dampness n/s/r shocker

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s undertray loose

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Mar 2013 95,303 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s undertray loose

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,930 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,526 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,870 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,295 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 73,090 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 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

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

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