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LT51 MHV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,049 mi
Last recorded117,049 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,049 miles

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

management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 117,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,063 miles

Management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leaks

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 106,059 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leaks

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on

Fail 12 May 2015 90,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,273 miles

front roll bar bushes worn

o/s/r tyre treads low

Fail 1 Sep 2014 87,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front roll bar bushes worn

o/s/r tyre treads low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,297 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

management light on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Aug 2012 67,021 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,846 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,846 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Aug 2008 40,524 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,524 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,978 miles

brake fluid spillage on all wheels due to brakes having been blede

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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LT51 MHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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