MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (radius arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (d) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside n/s hand brake requires attention
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower screen damage
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorated
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LA51 BKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 LA51 BKY, 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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LA51 BKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.
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