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LM51 AUO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,502 mi
Last recorded97,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,502 miles

Front Engine mountings have slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 3 missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 3 missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mountings have slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,188 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 94,166 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 89,047 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 24 Jan 2015 89,047 miles

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

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

Engine managment light on

Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,974 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,013 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,013 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

baby seats fitted to rear seat,belts checked around them

Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,229 miles

Both rear spring- lower support cups rusted.[recommend replacement]

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Underbody plastic covers fitted - unable to do full componant inspection.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,521 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,061 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 AUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AUO, 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 AUO registered?

LM51 AUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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