MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LM51 DPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM51 DPE shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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