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LM51 RNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,091 mi
Last recorded55,091 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake hoses cracking badly

both n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre on 2mm

both rear door trims missing, n/s/f insecure

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wiper smearing

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking and stepping in tread

service lamp on dash

undercovers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,091 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake hoses cracking badly

both n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre on 2mm

both rear door trims missing, n/s/f insecure

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wiper smearing

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking and stepping in tread

service lamp on dash

undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,301 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,323 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,323 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,504 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 RNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

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

Is LM51 RNZ safe to buy?

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