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LV51 APO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2012 126,798 miles

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

gear knob not secure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 117,464 miles

Engine management light on.

Engine mounts weak.

Engine noise.

Front brake discs worn.

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front number plate damaged.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate damaged.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 105,501 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Vee belt worn.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 105,501 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Vee belt worn.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 91,354 miles

EML light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

EML light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,735 miles

EM Light on dash

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Dec 2007 62,233 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracked and worn.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 62,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear tyres slightly cracked and worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,086 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 49,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

advise interior brake esp and bas warning lamps are staying on

advise offside rear is perished on outer sidewall and is wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2005 32,989 miles

advise nearside rear seat belt locking stalk outer cover broken

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill covers

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 APO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 APO, 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 APO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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