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VK51 LSD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,638 mi
Last recorded76,638 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 76,638 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to both front flexible brake hoses.

Just acceptable movement in O/S headlight.

O/S outer cv boot starting to split.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,338 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to both front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,012 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy perishing to both front and N/S rear tyre.

Heavy perishing to both front flexible brake hoses.

Surface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,559 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,849 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,190 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in o/s/r tyre + perishing

Pass 8 May 2006 17,963 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 17,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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VK51 LSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VK51 LSD, 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 VK51 LSD registered?

VK51 LSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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