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LX51 MVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 85,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weaken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 81,799 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,237 miles

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

plastic engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

plastic engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,196 miles

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

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

nearside rear rubber mount for spring missing

nearside rear spring corroded

offside rear spring corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,196 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear rubber mount for spring missing

nearside rear spring corroded

offside rear spring corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,740 miles

Rear obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

o/side front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

o/side front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,757 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 61,757 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small cut in n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,397 miles

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,640 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 33,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 33,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2006 28,218 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 26 May 2006 28,218 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2005 23,179 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 23,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LX51 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

LX51 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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