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LG51 ZXE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,260 mi
Last recorded68,260 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,260 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,810 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,119 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,047 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 23 Mar 2012 51,487 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,112 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside rear door trim missing

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,230 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 25,882 miles

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

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

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

engine 'hunts' at idle

washers could be better

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,882 miles

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

engine 'hunts' at idle

washers could be better

Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,954 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 ZXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

LG51 ZXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LG51 ZXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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