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LF51 SZP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 SZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,560 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,058 miles

Both rear tyre's out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,665 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre has slight cracking to inner wall

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,270 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2009 29,767 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 28,907 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,190 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,975 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 12,679 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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LF51 SZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF51 SZP, 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 LF51 SZP registered?

LF51 SZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is LF51 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 SZP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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