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LL51 AVB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 95,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine managment light on

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 18 Jul 2013 90,144 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

engine managment light on

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,829 miles

Centre silencer stsarting to corrode.

Front brake discs worn

Front numner plate starting to delaminate, recomend replacement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear number plate delaminating, recomend replacement.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre silencer stsarting to corrode.

Front brake discs worn

Front numner plate starting to delaminate, recomend replacement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear number plate delaminating, recomend replacement.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,180 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front rigid brake line starting to corode.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 75,180 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front rigid brake line starting to corode.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,047 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 63,043 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,080 miles

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

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 AVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LL51 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

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

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