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LM51 DKU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,105 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,320 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 93,319 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,891 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 81,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 73,641 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,235 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 64,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,760 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,828 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 DKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

LM51 DKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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