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LM51 BHK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,404 mi
Last recorded56,404 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,752 miles

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroding (cover missing)

small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2018 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroding (cover missing)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,346 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 55,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,277 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on both edges

Offside bumper damged

Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on both edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,030 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,668 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,706 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 39,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,057 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,912 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,920 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHK, 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 BHK registered?

LM51 BHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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