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LB51 UMH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,235 mi
Last recorded78,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,235 miles

Silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2017

Central centre silencer outer casing corroded

eml illuminated

Fail 19 Jul 2017

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

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

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

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

Central centre silencer outer casing corroded

eml illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2015 70,998 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 4 Dec 2015 70,998 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,579 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,643 miles

Exhaust mount damaged but system still supported

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

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

Offside front tyre cut on inside sidewall but not down to the cords

Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust mount damaged but system still supported

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

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

Offside front tyre cut on inside sidewall but not down to the cords

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,455 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,419 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,318 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 UMH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UMH, 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 UMH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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