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LB51 VOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,056 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,205 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2013 94,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,482 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,802 miles

front brake dicses worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,736 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 67,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,278 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,278 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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 VOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

LB51 VOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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