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LO51 NEN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,539 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 98,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 92,571 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,570 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 85,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,009 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 84,998 miles

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

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

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 26 Jan 2016 78,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket has detatched (7.1.1)

mid exhaust box outter skin in poor condition but not blowing.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,569 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,087 miles

Exhaust emissions suspect

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside lower windscreen cracked outside of the swept area

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,928 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Steel wheel fitted on nearside rear

both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,079 miles

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,079 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,655 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre uneven wear and on legal wear limit

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 49,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre uneven wear and on legal wear limit

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,770 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 30,161 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,532 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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LO51 NEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LO51 NEN, 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 LO51 NEN registered?

LO51 NEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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