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VU51 LZC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,905 mi
Last recorded56,905 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 LZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,905 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 55,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R &N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 55,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R &N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,216 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 54,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,877 miles

Front O/s n/s mcpherson strut upper attachment has slight play

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,823 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 47,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,564 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 38,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,157 miles

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

head light swicth worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,191 miles

nearside rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Fail 26 Aug 2009 23,191 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

rear brake pads getting low

very slight play in nearside front drop link ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,822 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,201 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,476 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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VU51 LZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VU51 LZC, 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 VU51 LZC registered?

VU51 LZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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