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LB51 AOU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,977 mi
Last recorded21,977 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 AOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,401 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 19,400 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall split around tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,143 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 AOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

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

Is LB51 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 AOU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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