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LL51 BCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,492 mi
Last recorded86,492 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,185 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 82,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,771 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,838 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC COVER MISSING.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,036 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,840 miles

ADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTED TO WEAR FROM INSIDE.

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER MIUSSING.

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 47,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,353 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,475 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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LL51 BCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LL51 BCF, 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 LL51 BCF registered?

LL51 BCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LL51 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 BCF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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