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LN51 XZS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,719 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,640 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,128 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,310 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,897 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 49,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,850 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 XZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

LN51 XZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LN51 XZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 XZS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN51 XZS have outstanding finance?

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