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LL51 ODY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,694 mi
Last recorded68,694 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 68,694 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 13 May 2017 68,694 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 May 2016 67,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,468 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 65,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 63,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 63,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,552 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 54,925 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 50,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 50,844 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2009 44,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,634 miles

wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2007 29,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 23,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 16,705 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 ODY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

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

Is LL51 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 ODY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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