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LB51 AOE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,871 mi
Last recorded58,871 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,871 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 58,867 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,466 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,248 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,696 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 31,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,614 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 30,614 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyre pressures low

n/s washer jet not striking screen

Fail 25 Jan 2013 29,789 miles

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

Front n/s tyre low tread on edges

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,789 miles

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

Front n/s tyre low tread on edges

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,827 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 28,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,693 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,221 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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LB51 AOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 LB51 AOE, 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 LB51 AOE registered?

LB51 AOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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