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LC51 ZZN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,045 mi
Last recorded113,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Between o/side rear flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer. (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Between o/side rear flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Slight movement in o/side of steering rack.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Between n/side rear flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Between o/side rear flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Slight movement in o/side of steering rack.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,514 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,413 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged

rear brake pads look low

slight knock from steering column

Fail 29 Oct 2013 93,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged

rear brake pads look low

slight knock from steering column

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,611 miles

rear exhaust slience outer skin corroded and mounting broken

Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust slience outer skin corroded and mounting broken

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,930 miles

both rear brake discs worn

some movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,772 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY DISTORTED

KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 14 Oct 2010 73,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY DISTORTED

KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,995 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT KNOCK ON STEERING COLUMN

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKED & PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT KNOCK ON STEERING COLUMN

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,655 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Fail 20 Oct 2008 56,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,797 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SCUFFED DAMAGED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR SEATS REMOVED SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

SOME DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE TRACK ROD ENDS

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SCUFFED DAMAGED & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR SEATS REMOVED SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

SOME DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE TRACK ROD ENDS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,202 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & PERISHED

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE REQUIRES ATTENTION!

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & PERISHED

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 ZZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

LC51 ZZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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