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LG51 MFA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,849 mi
Last recorded74,849 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,677 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 71,677 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,382 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 69,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,133 miles

E/M/L on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner hitting anti roll bar

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 63,133 miles

E/M/L on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner hitting anti roll bar

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,829 miles

E/M/L on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 58,829 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

E/M/L on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,065 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 55,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 52,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

eml on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

eml on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2012 42,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,802 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 39,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,365 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 37,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2009 35,630 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,630 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 34,940 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 32,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,971 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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LG51 MFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG51 MFA, 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 LG51 MFA registered?

LG51 MFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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