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LV51 XGB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,099 mi
Last recorded140,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,414 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside tie rod joint

Fail 3 Aug 2016 127,414 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside tie rod joint

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,396 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,396 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,522 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front & rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,391 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,770 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished deep groove replacement recomended asap

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,058 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre (deepgrove on outersidewall)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,559 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,562 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 57,562 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tracking check as new tyres fitted

upper steering column has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,095 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 39,869 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 XGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGB, 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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LV51 XGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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