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LC51 XZR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,321 mi
Last recorded116,321 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 XZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

steering wheel has roughness when turning lock to lock

Fail 23 May 2018 116,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

steering wheel has roughness when turning lock to lock

Pass 12 May 2017 110,728 miles

Front mark to windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 May 2017 110,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front mark to windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,987 miles

Front Brakes Slightly out of Balance

Fail 16 Apr 2016 97,987 miles

Front Brakes Slightly out of Balance

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,722 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,055 miles

windscreen has scratch on surface from previously faulty wiper,not obsecuring view

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has scratch on surface from previously faulty wiper,not obsecuring view

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint boot split

offside front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint boot split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint boot split

offside front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint boot split

offside wiper blade breaking apart

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,053 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 72,053 miles

Offside Outer Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,553 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,427 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,106 miles

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

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 XZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

LC51 XZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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