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LA51 BLZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLA51 BLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,641 miles

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

front bumper

rear wiper blades split

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,641 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper

rear wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,108 miles

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

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

OSF BUMPER DAMAGE

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 50,376 miles

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

all under trays cracked and missing

Fail 26 Jul 2008 50,376 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all under trays cracked and missing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,026 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,026 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,862 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 39,859 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2005 2,678 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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LA51 BLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA51 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

LA51 BLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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