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LN51 OYL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,772 mi
Last recorded57,772 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 OYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,608 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 55,608 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,494 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 18 Jun 2015 49,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,004 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,685 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 43,684 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,281 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 38,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

gear box oil measuring dip stick missing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,954 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,253 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 OYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 OYL registered?

LN51 OYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LN51 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 OYL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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