MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass loose (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet pull broken
Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust box poor condition, outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush touching subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush touching subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust box poor condition, outer skin corroded
Under bonnet items not tested, can not open bonnet
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
front top mounts slight wear
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
slight play in both front wheels
wish bone bushes separating
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
slight play in both front wheels
wish bone bushes separating
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer corroding.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer corroding.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LV51 GBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GBZ, 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 GBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.
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