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LV51 SVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,404 mi
Last recorded84,404 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cill and undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

surface corrosion on underside

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,548 miles

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

advise trays fitted time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,902 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2017 78,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,816 miles

advise front discs slighty worn

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,816 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front discs slighty worn

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,022 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear jack point rubber missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front outer wall damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,435 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 SVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

LV51 SVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is LV51 SVU safe to buy?

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