MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in steering rack
Underside covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in steering rack
Underside covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust corroding
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LF51 XCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LF51 XCU, 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 LF51 XCU registered?
LF51 XCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.
Is LF51 XCU safe to buy?
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