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LX51 MVD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,589 mi
Last recorded38,589 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 38,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2025 38,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 38,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,534 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 35,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 May 2017 34,827 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 34,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 32,540 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts on outer and inner sidewalls

RPM needle does not work correctly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,629 miles

Engine management light indicate fault on dash

offside front tyre has slight tear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,821 miles

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

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

engine management light indicate fault on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,835 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,278 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 28,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,827 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 23,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,522 miles

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 19 Dec 2008 20,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

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

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

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 12,947 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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LX51 MVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LX51 MVD, 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 LX51 MVD registered?

LX51 MVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LX51 MVD safe to buy?

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