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LB51 WBU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,858 mi
Last recorded28,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 WBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 28,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting views to some components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,316 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 26,304 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 22,645 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,891 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 19,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

main beam stalk needs cheeking worn

rear wiper blade worn and split

Fail 4 Apr 2011 12,307 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

main beam stalk needs cheeking worn

rear wiper blade worn and split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,589 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,370 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 WBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

LB51 WBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 WBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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