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LS51 XNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,214 mi
Last recorded75,214 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,214 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 75,214 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,879 miles

EML on dash

Rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,879 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,343 miles

both front and rear no plates poor but not likely to be misread

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

engine light on

small crackes in both front brake hoses

small cut in off side front tyre

small cuts in near side front tyre

small damage to near side front wheel rim

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,713 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2012 59,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,851 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking replace soon

offside front door handle broken but still opens ok

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr, nsr, nsf tyres perrished on sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,192 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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LS51 XNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS51 XNV, 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 LS51 XNV registered?

LS51 XNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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