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LG51 NEJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,985 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,078 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,232 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,632 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyre's cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,501 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low outer edge

o/s/r coil spring lower location cup in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,634 miles

front brake hoses perished and splitting slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,097 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre starting to go out shape

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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LG51 NEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LG51 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

LG51 NEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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