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LC51 BHD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,181 mi
Last recorded134,181 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 134,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,070 miles

Gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,802 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 120,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,116 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 98,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2012 8,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 65,639 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,639 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight worn

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,341 miles

front and rear number plates

front brake discs

slight knock in column

Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,339 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front and rear number plates

slight knock in column

slight ridge all brake discs

Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,114 miles

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

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

advise front number plate

Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,931 miles

advise nocking noise from steering column

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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LC51 BHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC51 BHD, 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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LC51 BHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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