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LM51 RGV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,876 mi
Last recorded80,876 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,876 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,241 miles

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

exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,687 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,211 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 RGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

LM51 RGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LM51 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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