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LG51 XFY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,459 mi
Last recorded81,459 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 81,459 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,022 miles

Engine mounts weak

O/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,976 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Engine mounts weak

O/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,242 miles

N/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 78,242 miles

N/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,571 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 39,571 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,013 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,987 miles

f/n/s flexable brake hose perished (slight)

most tyres perished

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 XFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

LG51 XFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LG51 XFY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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