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LL51 BDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,535 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 67,136 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,416 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,658 miles

Air bag light staying on.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light staying on.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,441 miles

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 22 Dec 2009 43,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,466 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking to excess.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2008 38,466 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking to excess.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,714 miles

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

E NGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON. STEERING COLUMN JOINT NOISEY. FRONT BRAKES VERY NOISEY AND SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,449 miles

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

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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 BDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

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

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