MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear exhaust box corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear exhaust box corrosion
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
full underbody covers fitted
nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall!on limits
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LV51 XMJ safe to buy?
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