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LB51 UMR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 UMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,037 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake flexi's perished

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 119,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front brake flexi's perished

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 118,909 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded osf and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaUST SYSTEM

Pass 27 Nov 2017

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nsr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nsr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,320 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,497 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,431 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 75,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,394 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,841 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 UMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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