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LC51 GNP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 GNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,861 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,700 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,650 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,775 miles

Engine Management Warning Lamp Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 68,775 miles

Engine Management Warning Lamp Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,409 miles

Engine Management Warning Light On

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

Rear tyres perished in tread area

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,836 miles

O/S/R + N/SR tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,059 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 GNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GNP, 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 GNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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