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LB51 OAY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,473 mi
Last recorded56,473 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,473 miles

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

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

the o/s/f wheel rim is slightly damaged

the rear number plate has slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,224 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 45,209 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 45,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 OAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

LB51 OAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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