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LM51 RNA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,115 mi
Last recorded51,115 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust limited life

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,280 miles

3 tyres close to 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,889 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,978 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,845 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 RNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

LM51 RNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LM51 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RNA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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