MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body corroded
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
under body corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
radiator tank water is not secure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre deflated
no/rear seats fitted at time of test
o/s front brake has slight judder
rear wiper blade deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre cracking in outer tread
brake pipe to o/s/f flexi showing signs of corrosion,
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FX51 LBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FX51 LBB, 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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FX51 LBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.
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