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LC51 EGV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,281 mi
Last recorded127,281 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 127,281 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 127,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear of exhaust is corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 125,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear of exhaust is corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,106 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer is corroded

front brake discs are slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2016 121,106 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dirty and too dull (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer is corroded

front brake discs are slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2015 116,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring items

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 107,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 107,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear and o/s side repeater bulbs are slightly discoloured

o/s/r tyre is perished

various rear steel brake pipes are corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,270 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 99,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad wear indicator wire is broken

n/s/f flexi brake hose is perished

n/s/f tyre perished 195/50/15

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner and outer edges(slight)

Fail 18 Oct 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no mileometer reading showing

Pass 18 Oct 2010

no mileometer reading showing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,470 miles

1) underbody and outer sill covers fitted 2) wheel trims fitted 3) tyres 195 50 15 4) o/s front brake warning light wire broken

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,106 miles

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front o/s and n/s brake hoses perished 4) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,548 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 67,951 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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LC51 EGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 EGV, 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 EGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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