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LIG 3104

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,745 mi
Last recorded46,745 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 3104
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 46,745 miles

KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN AND SLIGHT PLAY

MIDDLE SECTION EXHAUST CORRODING

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING MISHAPED

REAR INDICATORS GETTING WHITE

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,283 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 40,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 40,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,443 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,854 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2007 32,216 miles

front and rear pads low front discs lipped

o/s/f wheel bearing leaking grease stub axle damp

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,788 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 24,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LIG 3104 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LIG 3104, 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 LIG 3104 registered?

LIG 3104 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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