MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine mounting weak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (Door mirror) (8.1.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine mounting weak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view sellotaped up and loose (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both side repeaters discoloured
front registration plate damaged and deteriorated
front wipers smeary
nearside front shock slightly leaking
nearside mirror taped up and slightly loose
nearside rear coil spring corroded
offside front shock leaking
offside rear tyre heavily feathered on inner edge close to limit
rear exhaust box mounting broken and box deteriorated
steering rack has play in both inner joints
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR DAMAGED
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
strong advice both front brake hose rubber pipe starting to crack up
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s rear and o/s front jacking points damaged
n/s rear and o/s front jacking points damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR51 GDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LR51 GDX, 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 LR51 GDX registered?
LR51 GDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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