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LX51 VYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,896 mi
Last recorded42,896 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,896 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2017 42,895 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres inner faces (195 50 15) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light is on

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,835 miles

front and rear engine undercover fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,021 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F Brake disc are corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,021 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F Brake disc are corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,880 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 40,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,499 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,499 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 VYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LX51 VYA, 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 LX51 VYA registered?

LX51 VYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LX51 VYA safe to buy?

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