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LB51 WCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,595 mi
Last recorded62,595 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 WCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,595 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level slightly low

slight play in nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,237 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,646 miles

Both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play in

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

Nearside body work of car damaged

Nearside windscreen wiper doesn't work - offside wiper clears screen

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

Orange oil warning light on

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

Slight play in steering column u/j's

Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play in

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

Nearside body work of car damaged

Nearside windscreen wiper doesn't work - offside wiper clears screen

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

Orange oil warning light on

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

Slight play in steering column u/j's

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,724 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 11,188 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 WCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

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

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