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LB51 HVN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,286 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,286 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,293 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 55,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main beam switch poor

Fail 12 Jul 2014 48,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main beam switch poor

Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,658 miles

EML light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

major cracks rear tyres not showing cord

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,351 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 35,351 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking sound from steering rack area

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,864 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,274 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 19,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,376 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 HVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

LB51 HVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LB51 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HVN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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