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LM51 AWG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,253 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened NEARSIDE FRONT AT REAR OF WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT AT REAR OF WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT AT WISHBONE SECURING BOLT (REAR WISHBONE SECURING LOWER OF SUBFRAME MARKED WITH CHALK (2.4.G.1)

BACK BOX OF EXHAUST SYSTEM OUTER SKIN CORRODED NO LEAKS

FRONT SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres treads worn on inner and outer treads

engine management light illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres treads worn on inner and outer treads

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,116 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,999 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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 AWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG registered?

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

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