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LN51 BKX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,130 mi
Last recorded66,130 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,130 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 51,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 47,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,851 miles

vehicle presenter be aware engine management light is staying on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,950 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,947 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking at its outer shoulder

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 14,347 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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LN51 BKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN51 BKX, 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 LN51 BKX registered?

LN51 BKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LN51 BKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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