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LM51 ARZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,399 mi
Last recorded135,399 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in track rods

Pass 29 Nov 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r Nail in Tyre!

Fail 11 Nov 2015 99,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r Nail in Tyre!

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,563 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,085 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 82,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2008 68,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,667 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 59,234 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2005 48,249 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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LM51 ARZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM51 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?

LM51 ARZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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