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LP51 NUA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,960 mi
Last recorded46,960 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,141 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,141 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,551 miles

TOPPED UP WASHERS

Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,551 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TOPPED UP WASHERS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,884 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 32,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,501 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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LP51 NUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LP51 NUA, 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

How do I check the history of LP51 NUA?

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What year was LP51 NUA registered?

LP51 NUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LP51 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 NUA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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