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LM51 HUZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,455 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 117,455 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 111,158 miles

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

steering is a bit stiff

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 106,668 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,647 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

n/s and o/s headlamps slightly insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,984 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,051 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,418 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 51,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,420 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 46,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 35,605 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 HUZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

LM51 HUZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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