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LV51 AXO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,303 mi
Last recorded172,303 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 AXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 172,303 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 172,301 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along the sill panel where you cannot see the pipes because plastic panel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear silencer corroding .

Fail 26 Sep 2017 166,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer corroding .

Pass 6 Oct 2016 159,443 miles

windscreen has very slight damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2015 149,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 149,950 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,093 miles

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2014 140,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2013 130,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust has part of the system deteriated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 130,207 miles

exhaust has part of the system deteriated

Fail 7 Sep 2012 117,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust has part of the system deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 117,602 miles

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

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 105,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,774 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 103,774 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,819 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 70,589 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 70,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,992 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 AXO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AXO, 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 LV51 AXO registered?

LV51 AXO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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