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LG51 NVF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,830 mi
Last recorded53,830 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,830 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight brake judder

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lower universal joint ()

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 51,031 miles

(offside front) +(nearside front) +(offside rear) metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body work damage to offside door skin/wheel arch

nearside rear tyre worn low +both tyres cracking

offside door mirror glass slightly loose

rear wiper worn/split

slight play in steering shaft lower universal joint +making slight noise from steering column area further investigation required

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 46,728 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam when wipers switched on (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,964 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

headlamp main beam /dipped beam lever switch slightly defective

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres wearing low

headlamp main beam /dipped beam lever switch slightly defective

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,437 miles

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

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

tempory repair to os mirror glass

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 43,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

tempory repair to os mirror glass

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,986 miles

(strong advice) headlamp switch slightly faulty/defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator switch lever slightly defective

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

nearside rear jacking rubber pad missing

Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

main beam stalk Headlamp switch & main beam comes on when Indicator

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2012 35,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

main beam stalk Headlamp switch & main beam comes on when Indicator

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,208 miles

Both headlight aims on lower limit

Front brake hoses starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,707 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 20,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 18,474 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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LG51 NVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG51 NVF, 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 LG51 NVF registered?

LG51 NVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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