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VU51 LZP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,797 mi
Last recorded124,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 LZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 118,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,693 miles

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly and are probably very noisy on the road.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 100,690 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly and are probably very noisy on the road.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 90,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,973 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,335 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 74,335 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 50,672 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 LZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU51 LZP?

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What year was VU51 LZP registered?

VU51 LZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VU51 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 LZP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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