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LB51 XMS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 86,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,418 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 78,418 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,661 miles

belly pans fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,749 miles

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,318 miles

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

brake fluid low

dash display very dim

orange oil warning light on and oil level on min

Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low

dash display very dim

orange oil warning light on and oil level on min

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,016 miles

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

offside front seatbelt fluffing

rear number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,777 miles

advise rear number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,264 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,426 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 XMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

LB51 XMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LB51 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 XMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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