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LM51 RUV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,786 mi
Last recorded66,786 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,604 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake hoses perished and covers split

slight knock in steering column

slight play to both steering arms

Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,604 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake hoses perished and covers split

slight knock in steering column

slight play to both steering arms

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,749 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,523 miles

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

engine managament light on

Fail 6 Apr 2009 51,258 miles

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

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

engine managament light on

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,088 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 RUV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

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

Is LM51 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RUV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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