CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB51 HFX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,591 mi
Last recorded98,591 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,591 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,871 miles

Central Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded os,ns (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 outer shape (4.1.D.1a)

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

Central Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush os,ns d bushes knocking slightly (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded os,ns (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,438 miles

n/s rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing but sill works as intended

o/s front brake pipe corroded slightly

o/s n/s rear coilsprings lower rubber cups deteriorated

steering knocking when rocked

wipers smearing screen

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,438 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle bracket BROKEN DISCONETED exhaust slightly inscure

n/s rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing but sill works as intended

o/s front brake pipe corroded slightly

o/s n/s rear coilsprings lower rubber cups deteriorated

steering knocking when rocked

wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,655 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 80,655 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,240 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

advise osr tyre splitting slight out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

advise osr tyre splitting slight out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,388 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 68,388 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,269 miles

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

o/s/front tyre inner sidewall slight damage noted

o/s/rear tyre perishing & slight distortion noted

slight play detected in steering collumn detected

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,979 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB51 HFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB51 HFX?

You can check the full history of LB51 HFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB51 HFX registered?

LB51 HFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LB51 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HFX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB51 HFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB51 HFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.