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LV51 XGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Wheel binding on slightly

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 97,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel binding on slightly

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front headlight mounting broken

Nearside Front slight noise wheel bearing

Nearside Rear slight damage inner rim

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear number plate light n/w

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front headlight mounting broken

Nearside Front slight noise wheel bearing

Nearside Rear slight damage inner rim

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear number plate light n/w

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 89,210 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 85,185 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,438 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 65,432 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,418 miles

n/s/rear tyre has a small cut on inner wall

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,754 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,754 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,542 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 XGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

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

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