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LA51 BKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearsaide front tyre was flat

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

Some feathering of tread to offside rear tyre

Spare flat and boot full

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,148 miles

Slight judder fornt brakes, centre rear seat belt buckle chewed, tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items, some corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Some 'feathering' of tread to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,722 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine light on

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable tp see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,537 miles

All tyres worn on edges

n/s wiper blade poor

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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LA51 BKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LA51 BKZ, 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 LA51 BKZ registered?

LA51 BKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is LA51 BKZ safe to buy?

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