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LB51 AON

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,524 mi
Last recorded102,524 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,524 miles

Front Both front brake disc corroded inner face

Nearside Front Cv gaiter split but prevents dirt getting in

Nearside Front Drop link gaiter split but prevents of dirt getting in

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring badly corroded

Offside Front Drop link gaiter split but prevents dirt getting in

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring badly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,079 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring rubber mount deteriated

Rear Both rear coil springs coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,544 miles

Advise milometer not back lit

Advise n/s/f outer cv boot cracked

Advise o/s/r shock absorber has slight top seal seepage

Advise ront b pads o/s/f on 2mm

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,573 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,119 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 84,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,446 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 76,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 70,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 65,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,958 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,124 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,419 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 AON is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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