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LS51 OJB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,816 mi
Last recorded102,816 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,295 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,454 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also axle trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,137 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to outer (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also axle trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,062 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 81,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,868 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer poor condition,rear mount corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 76,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 69,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 66,236 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,586 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,919 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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LS51 OJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LS51 OJB, 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 LS51 OJB registered?

LS51 OJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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