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LB51 UEL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,195 mi
Last recorded78,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,195 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,136 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,108 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,108 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 41,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,944 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,374 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR WIPER NOT CLEARING

Fail 12 Nov 2007 27,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WIPER NOT CLEARING

Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,069 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 UEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

LB51 UEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LB51 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 UEL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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