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LM51 RTZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,055 mi
Last recorded81,055 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on.

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 81,010 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on.

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,856 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 71,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear windscreen wiper worn/offside windscreen wiper split on ends

Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear windscreen wiper worn/offside windscreen wiper split on ends

Fail 7 Feb 2014 57,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,074 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 51,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,336 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,764 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 34,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,145 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,596 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 RTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

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

Is LM51 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RTZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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