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LM51 RUO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 91,687 miles

Engine Light On

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,603 miles

Engine Light On Dash

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

Nearside Front Steering Arm Boot Twisted

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

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering Arm Boot Twisted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracked

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under trays Fitted Obscuring View

Fail 18 Jan 2017 85,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Light On Dash

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

Nearside Front Steering Arm Boot Twisted

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

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering Arm Boot Twisted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracked

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under trays Fitted Obscuring View

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,242 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 72,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 72,648 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,362 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 65,362 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,164 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,109 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,892 miles

vehicle presenter be aware all four tryes are cracking at outer edges

Fail 25 Apr 2008 45,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

vehicle presenter be aware all four tryes are cracking at outer edges

Pass 1 May 2007 39,593 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 39,593 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,065 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 RUO 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 57.9%.

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

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