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LM51 AUL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,799 mi
Last recorded41,799 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,799 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,955 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,972 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 19,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,452 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 18,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,306 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 AUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AUL, 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 AUL registered?

LM51 AUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is LM51 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 AUL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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