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LL51 AUV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 AUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 88,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,905 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 80,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 80,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

Offside Front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,160 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,892 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,913 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge..

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,773 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 35,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,541 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,934 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,934 miles

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,755 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 30,755 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine light staying on.

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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LL51 AUV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LL51 AUV, 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 LL51 AUV registered?

LL51 AUV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LL51 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 AUV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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