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LV51 LPC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,701 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 73,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2019 64,313 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,257 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,771 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratches offside doors

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratches offside doors

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,189 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,684 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,754 miles

Centre exhaust shield damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Offside front tyre pressure very low-pumped up air in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,443 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 29,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 22,347 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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 LPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

LV51 LPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LV51 LPC safe to buy?

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