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LV51 LNX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,989 mi
Last recorded84,989 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,989 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,554 miles

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear seat belt lock surround missing

offside front wiper split

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Fail 31 Oct 2012 72,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear seat belt lock surround missing

offside front wiper split

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,158 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,870 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 36,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise condition of both reg plates.

steel rim fitted to o/s/f.

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 LNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 LNX registered?

LV51 LNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LV51 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 LNX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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