CarVerify

Free Car Check

L18 LAX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,585 mi
Last recorded59,585 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 LAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 59,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,340 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,957 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 43,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,981 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L18 LAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L18 LAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L18 LAX?

You can check the full history of L18 LAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L18 LAX registered?

L18 LAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is L18 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 LAX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L18 LAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L18 LAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.