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LE51 FKG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,033 miles

Both inner tie ords have slight play

Front wiper blades slightly smeer

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak evident

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,747 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,831 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

srs light illuminated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

srs light illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from engine

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,734 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre outer edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,787 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,868 miles

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

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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LE51 FKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LE51 FKG, 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 LE51 FKG registered?

LE51 FKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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