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LB51 OWO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,616 mi
Last recorded147,616 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some imbalance to front brakes

underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 128,585 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust box corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms worn on pivot points

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn low

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,295 miles

centre section of exhaust box corroded von outer skin

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nsf plastic outer sill

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nsf plastic outer sill

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper smeering screen

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,529 miles

exhaust box in poor condition

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

n/s rear tyre very low and out of shape

o/s rear tyre out of shape and low

unable to see rear brake hoses

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,323 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,332 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 1-6mm on inner tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread and on 1-6mm

Pass 22 May 2009 41,721 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2008 33,235 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of weathering

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 26,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,441 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 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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