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LV51 AOA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,227 mi
Last recorded74,227 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,227 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,227 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,285 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,196 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,025 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 60,662 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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LV51 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LV51 AOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV51 AOA?

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What year was LV51 AOA registered?

LV51 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LV51 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 AOA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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