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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value of 1.1, reading 2.92 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rough on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Partial speedometer illumination failure.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blue tape used to make character(s)/ large area non reflective (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder clip missing (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Partial speedometer illumination failure.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under trays fitted impeding visual inspection
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under trays fitted impeding visual inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut
rear exhaust silencer mounting broken
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut
rear exhaust silencer mounting broken
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR
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LN51 SXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 LN51 SXH, 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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LN51 SXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.
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