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LC51 GMG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,166 mi
Last recorded92,166 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 GMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front/side indicators beginning to discolour

both steering arms have slight play in ball joints

osr tyre signs of cracking/perishing also wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

signs of body damage to rear - nsr light unit taped

slight play in steering column/uj

windscreen wipers smear + washer slightly poor

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play/knock lower steering column area

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs very lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked / slightly poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged / temporary repair

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing/starting to lose shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

knock from upper steering column

steering intermittently heavy

Fail 22 Oct 2021 87,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs very lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked / slightly poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged / temporary repair

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing/starting to lose shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

knock from upper steering column

steering intermittently heavy

Fail 19 Oct 2021 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,670 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,465 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,465 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,956 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,953 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,664 miles

engine light on.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front brake hoses cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2012 49,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine light on

Nearside front spring rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front brake hoses cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,947 miles

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

nearside rear indicator discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,581 miles

front brake hoses

offside rear tyre heavily cracking

rear indicators fading

slight knock in column

Fail 4 Oct 2010 44,580 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake hoses

offside rear tyre heavily cracking

rear indicators fading

slight knock in column

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,480 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nailed, heavily cracking and has a flat spot

offside front tyre cut on tread

offside rear lamp tapped

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,527 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

offside rear lamp repaired with tape

slight flat spot nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,137 miles

advise front brake pads discs

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,657 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 30,654 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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