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P12 LAX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,901 mi
Last recorded47,901 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 LAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,901 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 47,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,307 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS STARTED TO SPLIT BETWEEN THE TREAD

Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R TYRE HAS STARTED TO SPLIT BETWEEN THE TREAD

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,521 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

nearside front tyre has cuts to its inner wall replacement of this tyre is advised!!

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 25,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper corners marked

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,208 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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P12 LAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P12 LAX, 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 P12 LAX registered?

P12 LAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is P12 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 LAX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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