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LT51 MPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 95,059 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 95,059 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,886 miles

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

Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

high beam switch slightly sticking

nearside rear coil spring broken at bottom end,coil spring still secure

Pass 18 May 2012 82,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,984 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,620 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,551 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 MPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

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

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