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LM51 RLO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,066 mi
Last recorded91,066 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 82,571 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 77,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 44,436 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 44,436 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 RLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

LM51 RLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LM51 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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