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LC51 TCO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 TCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2018 102,449 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,074 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,510 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,505 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop spring missing (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,782 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,750 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre and sidewall cracking n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre and sidewall cracking n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,377 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,377 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,755 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,909 miles

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

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

front n/plate fadding

slight wear front tyres

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,756 miles

N/S WIPER POOR CLEARING ACTION

both front brake discs worn

front registration plate poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2005 33,756 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 TCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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