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LC51 GPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,438 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,134 miles

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Clonk from steering column

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 87,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Clonk from steering column

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

front brake discs and pads have advanced wear

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,273 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 67,242 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,614 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 50,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,268 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 GPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC51 GPO?

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What year was LC51 GPO registered?

LC51 GPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LC51 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 GPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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