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LE51 ZGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,584 mi
Last recorded45,584 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 ZGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,584 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 685,396 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion- exhaust adequately supported

Fail 30 Jan 2015 685,396 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion- exhaust adequately supported

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,699 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,437 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn

Fail 7 Oct 2010 18,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,194 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 16,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,304 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,468 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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LE51 ZGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LE51 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

LE51 ZGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LE51 ZGU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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