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LM51 RTX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 117,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,001 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 105,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster appears not to work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 8 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017
Pass 2 Jun 2016

Child seats fitted to rear

Front Engine warning light fault on dash

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seats fitted to rear

Front Engine warning light fault on dash

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

Pass 28 May 2015

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

Fail 21 May 2015 27,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 43,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,902 miles

Front Brake Discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2011 39,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake Discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,522 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 35,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,885 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly outstde edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 31,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,679 miles

rear tyres have cracks in tread suggest replacing them soon

Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,656 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 RTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

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

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