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LV51 LDC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,118 mi
Last recorded100,118 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,462 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,545 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,894 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,556 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 71,546 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,237 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,619 miles

combination switch worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

combination switch worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,993 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 53,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 49,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,988 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 22,580 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 LDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

LV51 LDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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