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LV51 LPK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,746 mi
Last recorded71,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,746 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,745 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,560 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,511 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,144 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,701 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,917 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 40,508 miles

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

both front/rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2007 34,041 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 34,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 21,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 21,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.8MM MINIMUM LIMIT IS 1.6MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING ON SHOULDERS POSSIBLY DUE TO INCIRRECT TYRE PRESSURES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON ALSO 1.8 MM

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 LPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LPK, 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 LPK registered?

LV51 LPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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