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LT51 MTY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,021 mi
Last recorded124,021 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 124,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,089 miles

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

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

exhaust coroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,491 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front Subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 117,491 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Wiper Blades Split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front Subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 115,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 113,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 113,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 111,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 109,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 106,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 106,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 May 2011 100,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,249 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Offside rear tyre nearing limit.

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,313 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,197 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 MTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MTY, 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 MTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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