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LG51 OFM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,771 mi
Last recorded122,771 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,771 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 122,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Sep 2017 108,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,792 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 104,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 94,435 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both door mirrors slightly loose

Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both door mirrors slightly loose

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,235 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,425 miles

o/s/f tyre wear to edges

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,546 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 OFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

LG51 OFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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