MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT
SILL COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
STEEL WHEEL FITTED O/S FRONT
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions not tested DUE TO THE FACT THE BONNET WILL NOT OPEN AND OTHER UNDER BONNET CHECKS NOT CARRIED OUT (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT
SILL COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
STEEL WHEEL FITTED O/S FRONT
Both front tyres perishing slightly between bands of tread pattern.
Creak from offside front when turning steering wheel at 'parking' speed.
Exhaust rear silencer corroded.
Front Coil spring corroded both sides and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Handbrake lever shroud loose,advise attention.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides of car (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade to small not clearing large enough area (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front tyres perishing slightly between bands of tread pattern.
Exhaust rear silencer corroded.
Front Coil spring corroded both sides and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Handbrake lever shroud loose,advise attention.
Nearside rear lamp glass in poor condition,advise attention.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SCREEN IS DAMAGED
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SCREEN IS DAMAGED
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust heavily corroded
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust heavily corroded
front discs wearing extremely thin
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
STEERING AND SUSPENSION CREAKS
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
STEERING AND SUSPENSION CREAKS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dip switch operation is poor
exhaust sections are corroded
n/s front brake is slower to operate
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dip switch operation is poor
exhaust sections are corroded
n/s front brake is slower to operate
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
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LM51 RKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 RKV, 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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LM51 RKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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