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LL51 LKD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 LKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner rack end

Nearside Rear plastic cover damaged

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner rack end

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust middle silencer box outer casing is corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic cover damaged

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner rack end

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner rack end

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust middle silencer box outer casing is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded

slight play in steering colum

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 92,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded

slight play in steering colum

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,272 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack end

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear sill cover damaged

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering colum

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,563 miles

slight play in nearside front rack end

slight play in offside front rack end

slight play in steering colum

Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front rack end

slight play in offside front rack end

slight play in steering colum

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,906 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,086 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,306 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 27,378 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 LKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LKD, 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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LL51 LKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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