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LN51 VTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,961 mi
Last recorded123,961 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,961 miles

Engine noisey

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 123,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 10 Mar 2012 102,805 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,774 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 63,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slight uneven tyre wear on inner edges .

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 VTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

LN51 VTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LN51 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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