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LX51 VWC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,609 mi
Last recorded66,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,609 miles

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

EML light on

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

front wiper blades judder

Fail 9 Jun 2016 66,609 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

EML light on

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

front wiper blades judder

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,695 miles

E M L Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 63,695 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light flashes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre flat and screw

Fail 15 May 2013 57,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 57,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 51,651 miles

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 11 May 2011 47,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,416 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 46,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,642 miles

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 4 May 2007 27,969 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,156 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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LX51 VWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc 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 LX51 VWC, 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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LX51 VWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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