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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust deteriorating.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust deteriorating.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts border line pass (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
both rear service and parking brake readings low
front to rear brake pipes checked good as possable due to plastic covers
plastic rear spring mounting seats wearing
wiper blades border line pass
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts border line pass (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
both rear service and parking brake readings low
front to rear brake pipes checked good as possable due to plastic covers
plastic rear spring mounting seats wearing
wiper blades border line pass
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
accident damage to n/s sill trim,undertray, exhaust heat shield + jacking pad missing
centre exhaust section corroding
o/s wiper blade deteriorating
accident damage to bumper bracing member in front of radiator
brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear cylinders corroding
cracking to o/s rear tyre/sidewall
n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer corroding
some damage to drivers seatbelt webbing - rubbing on exposed seat frame
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
accident damage to bumper bracing member in front of radiator
brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear cylinders corroding
cracking to o/s rear tyre/sidewall
n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer corroding
some damage to drivers seatbelt webbing - rubbing on exposed seat frame
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advise both front coil springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn
offside front tyre worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn
offside front tyre worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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LT51 LXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 LXF, 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 LT51 LXF registered?
LT51 LXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.
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