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LT51 MLL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sills and under body covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 20 May 2016

INCORRECT TYRE SIZE FITTED TO REAR

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot BOTH FRONT UPPER WORN AND NOISEY (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 May 2016

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

INCORRECT TYRE SIZE FITTED TO REAR

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot BOTH FRONT UPPER WORN AND NOISEY (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 May 2015

MILOMETER NOT WORKING

REAR TYRES SIZE DIFFERANCE

EMS LIGHT ON

Pass 24 May 2014
Fail 16 May 2014

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2013 92,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,021 miles

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

slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,736 miles

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

slight play in lower column bush

Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

slight play in lower column bush

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,073 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 1 Jul 2008 63,071 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 53,584 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,964 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

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

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