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LB51 HEJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,240 mi
Last recorded47,240 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 47,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,011 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2014 37,011 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,260 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,383 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,441 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 HEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

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

Is LB51 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HEJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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