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LT51 LCZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,371 mi
Last recorded54,371 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,371 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened o\s n n\s lower arms bushes splite (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket coroded (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,371 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened o\s n n\s lower arms bushes splite (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket coroded (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cut on outter sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outter sidewall

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut on outter sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outter sidewall

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,754 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,681 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,587 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,499 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 28,796 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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LT51 LCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LT51 LCZ, 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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LT51 LCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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