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LM51 DOU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,655 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Oct 2015 87,653 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour bot rear (1.1.A.3e)

slight play in steering

engine oil leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,556 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

engine managment light on

oil light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,813 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,813 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,174 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,564 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 46,160 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 46,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,598 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 DOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

LM51 DOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LM51 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 DOU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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