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LF51 VUK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,738 mi
Last recorded145,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 145,738 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 145,737 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020

Front pads low

exhaust corroded

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front pads low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019
Fail 25 Jan 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,772 miles

Engine light on

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2017

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2017

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 28 Apr 2016

corrosion to rear half of exhaust system

slight corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,908 miles

slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

Fail 6 Mar 2014 121,908 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer

slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,970 miles

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

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

nearsidetrack rod has slight movement

Fail 4 Mar 2013 115,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearsidetrack rod has slight movement

Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 107,794 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,939 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,542 miles

underside of vehicle not visable due to manufactures undertray covering all of underside

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 VUK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LF51 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

LF51 VUK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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