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LM51 OKC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,791 mi
Last recorded92,791 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,791 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,035 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,143 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt v/small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt v/small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,654 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering shaft UJ's

Fail 6 Apr 2016 79,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering shaft UJ's

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,432 miles

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

n/s/f jacking pad damaged/missing

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f jacking pad damaged/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,098 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,631 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,504 miles

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

rear number plate condition

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,673 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,673 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,414 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,707 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition

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 OKC 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 70%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

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

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