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LB51 NZY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,554 mi
Last recorded84,554 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 NZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,554 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,140 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,140 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has inadequate support (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,542 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,055 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides have slight play from inner and out track rods.

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking and worn on outer edge

service light on

wipers smearing and split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,908 miles

Middle Silencer Outer Skin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Middle Silencer Outer Skin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,445 miles

nearside and offside rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 56,445 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,663 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 47,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,080 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,625 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 22,625 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 15,499 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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LB51 NZY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB51 NZY, 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 LB51 NZY registered?

LB51 NZY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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