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LA51 HHW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 114,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,762 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,466 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,761 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,426 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 77,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,209 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,655 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 73,029 miles

nearside rear seat and seat belt stalk not fitted . no check to adult seat belt

Fail 28 Dec 2013 73,029 miles

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

nearside rear seat and seat belt stalk not fitted . no check to adult seat belt

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,723 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,290 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 65,289 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,132 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,444 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,621 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 16 Dec 2005 40,838 miles

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

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

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 HHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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