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LM51 HUY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 123,196 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 123,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING RUSTED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 94,732 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2018 94,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,989 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,220 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,524 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,524 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 46,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 29,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

LM51 HUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LM51 HUY safe to buy?

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