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LM51 DPE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 128,672 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted drop link bend and touching shock absorber (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot shock bend (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine/gearbox mounting damaged , knocking noise when moving forward

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 109,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,538 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,538 miles

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

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

play in both inner arms

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,637 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,036 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,311 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 34,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,603 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 29,603 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 23,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,527 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 DPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

LM51 DPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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