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LM51 APY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,444 mi
Last recorded74,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,444 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 74,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 73,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 73,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 72,608 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,644 miles

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

front driver side wheel rim damage

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 69,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt holder cover missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,643 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,641 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,806 miles

advise offside front brake pads are low

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2008 47,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside front brake pads are low

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,914 miles

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

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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LM51 APY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LM51 APY, 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 LM51 APY registered?

LM51 APY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LM51 APY safe to buy?

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