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LG51 NYS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,928 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 76,928 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 66,608 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 66,608 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,635 miles

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

rear bumpstops on rear coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,979 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 50,979 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,594 miles

slight play front caliper slides

Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play front caliper slides

Fail 16 Aug 2011 17,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,742 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,718 miles

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

all tyre's cracking on edges of tread and nearside front wearing on edge

front wipers

Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,094 miles

advise nearside front tyre slight digs in outer sidewall but not to cords

Fail 2 Aug 2006 7,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 5,745 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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LG51 NYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

LG51 NYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LG51 NYS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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