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LB51 OWR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLB51 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Also rubber padding missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank Corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Also rubber padding missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,147 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 129,147 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 126,264 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,614 miles

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

dip main beam switch sticky

n/s/f tyre cracked inner and outer wall

Fail 21 Sep 2012 115,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

dip main beam switch sticky

n/s/f tyre cracked inner and outer wall

Fail 21 Sep 2011 114,564 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS AND BUSHES,SLIGHT PLAY

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,564 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS AND BUSHES,SLIGHT PLAY

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 105,235 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 105,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,995 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 97,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,671 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 85,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2006 80,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2006 80,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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