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LC51 GKL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,185 mi
Last recorded36,185 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 36,185 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,425 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,401 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 24,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 9,972 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 GKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LC51 GKL, 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 LC51 GKL registered?

LC51 GKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is LC51 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 GKL shows 6 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.

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