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LV51 LOD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,172 miles

both front wheel rims damaged tyres still seated correct

exhaust backbox peeling

mil light on

nail in tread on nsr tyre

nsr seat belt housing cracked

surface rust to all brake and fuel pipes under body

Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,375 miles

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

mil light on

nsr seat belt stork cracked

oil leak

surface rust to brake pipes under body

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,054 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage

n/s/r belt stork crack in plastic

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,973 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage

n/s/r belt stork crack in plastic

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,968 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,968 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,481 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall showing signs of age

signs of slight corrosion various brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre sidewall showing signs of age

signs of slight corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,205 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,064 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

LV51 LOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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