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LX51 ZHT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,947 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 97,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 95,538 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 91,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 91,172 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2010 91,172 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Jun 2007 75,065 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 66,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/wiper split

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/wiper split

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2005 55,441 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 ZHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX51 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

LX51 ZHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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