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LT51 MHY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,668 mi
Last recorded97,668 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,668 miles

Rear Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,220 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 84,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 78,213 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 78,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,334 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,613 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 MHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

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

Is LT51 MHY safe to buy?

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