MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and jacking piont (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and surrounding areas (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of corrosion to body and chassis
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and jacking piont (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and surrounding areas (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of corrosion to body and chassis
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM51 RLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RLV, 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 RLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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