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LC51 UHD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 UHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2016 62,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

creaking noise when turning steering

eml on

front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

nail in nsr tyre

nail in nsr tyre

unable to check nsr seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 61,748 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam activated when signalling left & Main beam auto return is inoperative (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On inner wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML On

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service & park brake weaker than offside rear

Offside Front Tyre void of tread outer edge

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

Sill covers fitted & undertrays

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,933 miles

Brakes ; pipes corroded n/s/r & o/s/r by hoses

Note ; engine under guard may be missing

Switches ; column multi-switch worn , may develop a fault

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/f slightly distorted outer rim & o/s/r slightly distorted inner rim

Fail 30 Nov 2015 55,918 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play Double joint at rack (2.1.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; pipes corroded n/s/r & o/s/r by hoses

Note ; engine under guard may be missing

Switches ; column multi-switch worn , may develop a fault

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/f slightly distorted outer rim & o/s/r slightly distorted inner rim

Fail 20 May 2015 52,370 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,902 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,841 miles

small cuts to the nearside front wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,841 miles

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

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

small cuts to the nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,267 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 27,260 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,377 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 UHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 UHD, 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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What year was LC51 UHD registered?

LC51 UHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is LC51 UHD safe to buy?

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