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LV51 FPC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,110 mi
Last recorded64,110 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,110 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 63,601 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 63,601 miles

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

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,678 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,367 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,366 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 18 Jan 2014 57,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat belt cover is missing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,104 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,408 miles

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

cetre rear seat belt buckle incomplete but working

Fail 17 Dec 2010 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre small cuts side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,169 miles

nsf tyre small cuts side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,333 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 37,039 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,039 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,220 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 FPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

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

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