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LV51 HTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,633 mi
Last recorded56,633 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 HTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 56,633 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 56,633 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,241 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both side front flexi hoses starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,133 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,171 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,171 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,997 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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LV51 HTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV51 HTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV51 HTA?

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What year was LV51 HTA registered?

LV51 HTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LV51 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 HTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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