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LM51 RSX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,464 mi
Last recorded124,464 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 124,464 miles

Centre Exhaust skin corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 118,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 115,408 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 115,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust skin corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 108,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,487 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play

under trays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2018 104,487 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play

under trays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,115 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2017 99,115 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,039 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under trays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,450 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,761 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,944 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 66,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 59,409 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 44,185 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 RSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

LM51 RSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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