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LV51 NNG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,489 mi
Last recorded103,489 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 NNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,489 miles

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

both rear suspension spring rubber locators broken / missing

Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear suspension spring rubber locators broken / missing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken but still supported

rear seats removed from vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken but still supported

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,900 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,900 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,597 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,821 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill & floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,001 miles

plastic sill covers fitted can`t check for corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,343 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 NNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NNG, 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 NNG registered?

LV51 NNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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