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LM51 DJE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,297 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs corroded

rear exh silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs corroded

rear exh silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,078 miles

both front inner steering arms have slight play

front discs corroded slightly

nsf shock absorber has slight leak

osr shock absorber leaking slightly

rear exhasut box outer skin corroding

slight damadge to osf wheel rim

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2011 66,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front inner steering arms have slight play

front discs corroded slightly

nsf shock absorber has slight leak

osr shock absorber leaking slightly

rear exhasut box outer skin corroding

slight damadge to osf wheel rim

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,864 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 113,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,585 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

boot lid cannot be opened

Fail 8 Jul 2008 112,585 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

boot lid cannot be opened

Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,788 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 92,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 68,358 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 68,357 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall

advise rear number plate

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 DJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

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

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