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FX51 LBW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 130,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 124,602 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 124,601 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,060 miles

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

fr suspension - squeeks

Fail 21 Aug 2013 118,060 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fr suspension - squeeks

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside front lower suspension arm front mounting bush deteriated

offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 22 Aug 2012 109,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bush deteriated

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front lower suspension arm front mounting bush deteriated

offside front strut top mounting noisey when doing lock to lock check

offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

rear fog lamp tell tale lamp dim

slight playn in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,271 miles

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

front sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 100,270 miles

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,500 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 81,499 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,905 miles

centre silencer outer skin in poor condition

slight cracking in both front brake flexible hoses

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has small cuts in inner side wall

Fail 17 Aug 2007 60,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre inner side wall has shalow cuts

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,160 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 50,156 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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FX51 LBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FX51 LBW, 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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FX51 LBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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