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LT51 MKA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,841 mi
Last recorded100,841 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,841 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

off side rear shock lower bosh worn

Fail 27 Nov 2012 100,841 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

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

off side rear shock lower bosh worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,290 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 95,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,138 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 95,135 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,485 miles

Alternator noisey

Engine management light on

Front bumper damaged

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

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

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

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

Spare tyre missing

Fail 18 Dec 2008 91,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Alternator noisey

Engine management light on

Front bumper damaged

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

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

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

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

Spare tyre missing

Fail 29 Nov 2008 91,236 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 79,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Nov 2007 79,351 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2006 65,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,491 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 MKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

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

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