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LB51 EVH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,046 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 100,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,028 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,229 miles

can not check rear seat belts due to items on the seat

Fail 26 Jan 2017 82,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

can not check rear seat belts due to items on the seat

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,043 miles

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

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

undertrays & wet test

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,545 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

undertray & engine covers

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges - cracking to both rear tyres

park brake travel high

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,145 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges - cracking to both rear tyres

park brake travel high

rear number plate deteriorating

uneven front pad wear

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,295 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,517 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,218 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 33,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,063 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 EVH 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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

LB51 EVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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