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X126 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 57,928 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,878 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded by grommited hole behind plastic wing

Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip/crack just outside of swept area,right hand side

corrosion left rear box section above rear subframe

corrosion left rear inner sill area

vehicle underside has many plastic covers unable to fully assess

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip/crack just outside of swept area,right hand side

corrosion left rear box section above rear subframe

corrosion left rear inner sill area

vehicle underside has many plastic covers unable to fully assess

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,657 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 48,609 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,925 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 33,925 miles

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

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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X126 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X126 LBD, 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

How do I check the history of X126 LBD?

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What year was X126 LBD registered?

X126 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X126 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X126 LBD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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