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LB51 OAW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four road wheels each has one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,268 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 93,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,347 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,663 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,387 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 83,372 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,699 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight steering column noise

Fail 8 Oct 2014 78,697 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight steering column noise

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,555 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,520 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,520 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play steering column

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,143 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 44,548 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,413 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 OAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OAW, 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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LB51 OAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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