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LT51 MKU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 59,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,061 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,738 miles

slight play in steering column lower U/J unit

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 51,738 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering column lower U/J unit

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 49,647 miles

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

front windscreen has a stonechips

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn from the edges +tyre weraing low

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front windscreen has a stonechips

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn from the edges +tyre weraing low

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing low

rear tail gate dampers weak

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,729 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 46,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,623 miles

(advice)wiper and main beam switch lever slightly defective/stiff

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

rear tail gate dampers weak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,908 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 37,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,390 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 35,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,215 miles

Both front and rear registration plates are slightly delaminated, can still be clearly read.

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has splits, no cord or plys exposed.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise on offside front tyre cracking on outer tread/wall

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre valve slight damaged on end piece

strong advise on front number plate dirty

Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,967 miles

advise on front number plate slightly deformed

advise on front wiper smearing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,820 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 MKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

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

Is LT51 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 MKU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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