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LT51 MHF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 78,728 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 78,728 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear belt stork

Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear belt stork

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt catch cover missing.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,277 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt catch cover missing.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,380 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing.

o/s front tyre cracking on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre on 2mm.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 66,380 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing.

o/s front tyre cracking on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre on 2mm.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 663,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyres perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,956 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front door locking mechanism faulty

nearside front tyre has split at innerwall

Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front door locking mechanism faulty

nearside front tyre has split at innerwall

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,687 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,529 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,802 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,641 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,652 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 MHF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

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

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