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LM51 BZC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 95,133 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 95,133 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 83,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,762 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2017 91,756 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 91,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wipers are in poor condition

Engine management light is illuminated

Exhaust center section is corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket is broken

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

Slight play through the steering column

Under body brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,654 miles

both inner steering arm joints have slight play

both rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 85,623 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both inner steering arm joints have slight play

both rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,131 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,281 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 77,281 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,277 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,735 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,005 miles

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

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 BZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

LM51 BZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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