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LH51 BZU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 BZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,760 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush is starting to split

Offside Front suspension arm front bush is starting to split

middle exhaust box is starting to rust

Fail 27 Sep 2022 74,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush is starting to split

Offside Front suspension arm front bush is starting to split

middle exhaust box is starting to rust

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,900 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,118 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 70,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019
Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

engine is damp of oil

o/s and n/s front wishbone front bushes are spliting

Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,671 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

engine is damp of oil

o/s and n/s front wishbone front bushes are spliting

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust box is rusting

wiper blades

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,111 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 64,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine misfire (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,651 miles

both front wishbone bushes are starting to split

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 27 Sep 2013 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone bushes are starting to split

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,649 miles

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

wiper blades

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

wiper blades

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise under trays fitted to car

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise under trays fitted to car

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,163 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 49,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,318 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,627 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 27,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LH51 BZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LH51 BZU, 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 LH51 BZU registered?

LH51 BZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LH51 BZU shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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