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FX51 LCB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 89,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system in a rusty condition

Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail excess movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system in a rusty condition

Pass 30 Dec 2019 84,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,139 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,126 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspect rear brake pipes in need of replacement, hidden by plastic under tray

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,037 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked spring mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,784 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,459 miles

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,459 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,769 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,588 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

side indicators pale

Fail 19 Nov 2013 58,588 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

side indicators pale

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,731 miles

front tyres wearing more/nearly bald on inner edges.

nsr brake pipe corroded.osr brake pipe corroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS!).

osr wheel arch corroding.

slight corrosion on osf brake pipe.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,757 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,672 miles

front brake hoses cracked/perishing. osr brake disc inner surface badly pitted.

rear no` plate discolouring. nsr spring coroded. osr outer brake pipe starting to corode.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,518 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,197 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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FX51 LCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FX51 LCB, 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 LCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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