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LC51 GOU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,924 mi
Last recorded104,924 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,924 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f font tyre worn on edge

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 14 May 2014 93,850 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 93,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 84,368 miles

osr tyre worn on edge.

Fail 2 May 2013 84,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

osr tyre worn on edge.

Pass 22 May 2012 73,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,437 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 70,427 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,342 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 45,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 41,207 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 GOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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