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LT51 MKF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016

water light on

Fail 22 Aug 2016

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

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

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

water light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,743 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 113,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 90,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,472 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,658 miles

Car has sideskirts and floor pan shields on underside so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt

Fan noisy and rubbing slightly on loose plastic cowling when fan cuts in

Note: nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre heavily operished ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,658 miles

Car has sideskirts and floor pan shields on underside so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt

Fan noisy and rubbing slightly on loose plastic cowling when fan cuts in

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Note: nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre heavily operished ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,628 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 66,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyres Heavily Perishing.

Fail 8 Jul 2009

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine Management Light On

Front & Rear Number Plates Discoloured

N/S/R Wheeel Rim Distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust Section Corroding

Slight Corrosion Rear Steel Brake Pipes

Stone-Chip In Windscreen

Under Body Plastic Trims Fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Engine Management Light On

Front & Rear Number Plates Discoloured

N/S/R Wheeel Rim Distorted

Rear Exhaust Section Corroding

Slight Corrosion Rear Steel Brake Pipes

Stone-Chip In Windscreen

Under Body Plastic Trims Fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,684 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 MKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

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

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