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LB51 XMU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

82,883 mi
Last recorded82,883 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,883 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,297 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2025 79,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,492 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 75,482 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 6 lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,735 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front,rear & wing repeater lamps bright (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,735 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front,rear & wing repeater lamps bright (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,731 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,246 miles

under trays fitted restricting view from underneath

Fail 16 Feb 2021 66,245 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive play in suspension and coil spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view from underneath

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 64,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,820 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 46,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 36,852 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,455 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 29,938 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,593 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,553 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,259 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 12,176 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 XMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

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

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