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LT51 MLY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,575 mi
Last recorded139,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 139,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various Points (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 130,245 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 130,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,109 miles

slight play in osf bottom balljiont

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 96,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 79,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,965 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 MLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

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

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