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LV51 APF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,782 mi
Last recorded59,782 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 59,782 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,603 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,992 miles

Central Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 55,989 miles

Central Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 53,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 50,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,246 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,144 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 23,993 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 APF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV51 APF, 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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LV51 APF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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