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LG51 OEU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,916 mi
Last recorded120,916 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 120,916 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,791 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

GENERAL UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 120,791 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

GENERAL UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,546 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 120,171 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 120,171 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,006 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 118,006 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,689 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 110,986 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,155 miles

eml light on indicating a fault

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,155 miles

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

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

eml light on indicating a fault

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,714 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 101,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,508 miles

front number plate detirorated

Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,508 miles

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

front number plate detirorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,489 miles

front no plate showing water marks and req attention

lower floor covers fitted

osr brake pipe showing corrosion

rear exhaust sliencer showing corrosion

rear exhaust support bracket broken

rear no plate showing water marks and req attention

very slight movement in nsf steering rack tie rod area

Fail 22 Nov 2012 82,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,881 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 76,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,133 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 60,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,216 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,725 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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LG51 OEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LG51 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 OEU registered?

LG51 OEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LG51 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 OEU shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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