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LT51 MLV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,927 mi
Last recorded63,927 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 63,927 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight freeplay in steering wheel

Fail 22 May 2018 63,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight freeplay in steering wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,782 miles

Advise engine management light on

Advise under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,782 miles

Advise engine management light on

Advise under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,421 miles

Advise both front wiper blades are split

Advise engine management light staying on

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,379 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise both front wiper blades are split

Advise engine management light staying on

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,089 miles

Advise engine management light staying on

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,089 miles

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

Advise engine management light staying on

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,236 miles

Advise engine management light staying on

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,481 miles

Advise engine management light staying on

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,254 miles

Advise rear wiper deteriated

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise rear wiper deteriated

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,715 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2011 54,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 53,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 51,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,987 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 MLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

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

Is LT51 MLV safe to buy?

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