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LN51 BUA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,324 mi
Last recorded101,324 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,324 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 101,322 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,985 miles

some damage to rear bumper

some rust on rear suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2016 85,311 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear door damaged

Rear bumber damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2016 85,311 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced stop lamp bulb (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced stop lamp bulb (1.2.1b)

Rear bumber damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,133 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

play in steering system felt at wheel

Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,110 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

play in steering system felt at wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,156 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r road wheel outer rim damaged

slight fault on dip switch

tread wearing lumpy and uneven on n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r road wheel outer rim damaged

slight fault on dip switch

tread wearing lumpy and uneven on n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,057 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 59,752 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 59,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2010 55,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,943 miles

front brake discs worn

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,772 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,428 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 43,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,443 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 BUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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