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LT51 LVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,501 miles

mil light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

mil light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2019 92,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2018 86,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 80,307 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

all brake disks have surface corrossion

slight noise in upper steering columb but no play detected

Fail 8 May 2017 80,307 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

all brake disks have surface corrossion

slight noise in upper steering columb but no play detected

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,447 miles

slight wear / play in o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,447 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight wear / play in o/s steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,086 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal break pipes corroded o/s front + n/s +/o/s rear

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,086 miles

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

metal break pipes corroded o/s front + n/s +/o/s rear

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,266 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded slightly

rear coil spring lower mount rubber perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,406 miles

corosion nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

corrosion offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area

corrosion rear exhaust box

engine management light is on

nearside rear suspension arm has play in a bush

play in offside steering rack

small chips front windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2013 68,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corosion nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

corrosion offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area

corrosion rear exhaust box

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

play in offside steering rack

small chips front windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,054 miles

N/s and o/s/f brake hoses slightly deteriorated

corrosion centre exhaust box

cracks in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,794 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,364 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 57,364 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,566 miles

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

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

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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LT51 LVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT51 LVV, 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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LT51 LVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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