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LT51 MRY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,990 mi
Last recorded106,990 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre almost bald outer edge,no cords visible

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Nearside Rear tyre small cut

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear silencer poor,no blows

engine management light on,poor running

undertrays obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Mar 2018 103,235 miles

main silencer corroded and deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,191 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

main silencer corroded and deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,618 miles

Central silencer poor,but not blowing

Central washer inop,however has sufficient water from nearside to clear screen

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split end,however still clears screen adequately

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central silencer poor,but not blowing

Central washer inop,however has sufficient water from nearside to clear screen

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split end,however still clears screen adequately

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,953 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

childs seats fitted at time of test

engine management light on

indicator\wiper stalk slightly loose but can function as intended

slight play in both rack inner joints

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

childs seats fitted at time of test

engine management light on

indicator\wiper stalk slightly loose but can function as intended

slight play in both rack inner joints

Fail 26 Mar 2016 95,884 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

engine management light is on

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,336 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,327 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2013 80,858 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly detiorated but legible

Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,588 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly detiorated but legible

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,764 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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