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LM51 KDJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 KDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,590 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,919 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust system is corroded.

off side and near side front tyres are worn on inner edges

off side and near side rear tyres are perished.

off side rear tyre is punchured.

slight movement on off side and near side front steering tie bar ball joint.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

centre section of exhaust is in poor condition.

off side and near side front brake discs are lipped

off side headlamp is loose,but does not effect the aim

Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,966 miles

front and rear disc pads getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,966 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear disc pads getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,021 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,044 miles

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

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

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

some cracking/deteriation of left front tyre

some cracking/deteriation of right front tyre wall

Fail 12 Mar 2008 36,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

some cracking/deteriation of left front tyre

some cracking/deteriation of right front tyre wall

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,994 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 31,994 miles

Offside 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 KDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

LM51 KDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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