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LB51 WCX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,178 mi
Last recorded111,178 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 WCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 111,178 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,941 miles

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

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

steel brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,941 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 5 Sep 2013 85,107 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil spring cups corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

slight play in steering column joints

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil spring cups corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

slight play in steering column joints

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,670 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,150 miles

front suspension top mountings noisey and rear spring cups worn through

slight cut in drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,114 miles

205/45/16w

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and on 3mm

Fail 21 Sep 2009 71,114 miles

205/45/16w

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and on 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 51,694 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 WCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol 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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

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

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