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LW51 DNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,816 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 83,816 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,407 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe Running along subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe Running along subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,271 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all

rear brake pipe corroded advice to be replaced within 6 months

Fail 22 Feb 2019 65,252 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all

rear brake pipe corroded advice to be replaced within 6 months

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,523 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,037 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 21 Feb 2017 58,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,851 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight deterioration to drivers seatbelt webbing

Fail 22 Feb 2016 52,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

front brake discs lipped

slight deterioration to drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 39,940 miles

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

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

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,599 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,763 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,976 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 21,086 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 21,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LW51 DNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LW51 DNV, 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 LW51 DNV registered?

LW51 DNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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