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LA51 HHS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 HHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,600 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 90,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,686 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 59,118 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,039 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,485 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,825 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,629 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,605 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 HHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LA51 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

LA51 HHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LA51 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 HHS shows 18 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.

Does LA51 HHS have outstanding finance?

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