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LM51 RNJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,105 miles

Nearside outer sill cover broken

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

e.m.l light on

outer sills covered

play in inner steering joints

slight body damage

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,051 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both front ,rear and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight body damage

undertrays fitted

Nearside outer sill cover broken

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

e.m.l light on

outer sills covered

play in inner steering joints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slightly distorted tread

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,794 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slightly distorted tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power Steering Reservoir Weaping

Sil Covers Fitted

Slight Play Steering Column U/J

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertrays And Plastic Shields Damaged Underneath

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Wheels Slightly Distorted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,127 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 69,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

offside front tyre in tread perished

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,295 miles

Front number plate

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Offside front tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Offside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,660 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 40,649 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 RNJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

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

Is LM51 RNJ safe to buy?

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