MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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mil light on
rear exhaust in poor condition
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight wear / play in o/s steering rack
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
N/s and o/s/f brake hoses slightly deteriorated
corrosion centre exhaust box
cracks in n/s/r tyre tread
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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