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LV51 XMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 99,649 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to union at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to union at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both front tyres have damage to inner sidewall - look to be ran on flat - 205/45/16

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

plastic under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

wiper slightly streaky

Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,105 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2016 94,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,939 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,971 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 61,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,110 miles

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

full underbody covers fitted

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall!on limits

Pass 9 May 2007 39,402 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 39,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,523 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 XMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

LV51 XMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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