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LT51 MSX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,368 mi
Last recorded79,368 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

deteriation to the rear tyre in tread pattern

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front & off side front tyres are worn on outer edge.

Near side rear & off side rear, coil spring, lower rubber cups are split.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,635 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front & off side front tyres are worn on outer edge.

Near side rear & off side rear, coil spring, lower rubber cups are split.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,441 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plasatic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,776 miles

engine management light on

engine oil level light on

Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,045 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 MSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

Is LT51 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 MSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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