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LT51 MLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,308 mi
Last recorded80,308 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,308 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,297 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play UNABLE TO ASSESS WEAR (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,589 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,791 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 76,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,702 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

steering rack noisey

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering rack noisey

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,299 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,895 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,221 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,466 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,466 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,845 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 40,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,075 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 MLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

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

Is LT51 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 MLK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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