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LX51 VXF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,995 mi
Last recorded61,995 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 61,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 61,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear offside rear service brake 27% imbalance

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear offside rear service brake 27% imbalance

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 56,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,121 miles

service and parking brake need adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,652 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 65,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,303 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 37,303 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,986 miles

Near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,604 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 19,637 miles

Nearside Front 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 VXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

LX51 VXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LX51 VXF safe to buy?

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