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LM51 RVF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,800 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 90,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,560 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,622 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,355 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,048 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,579 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,579 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,542 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 40,542 miles

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

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

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

front brakes 23% out of balance

n/s/r tyre perished

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 RVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM51 RVF?

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What year was LM51 RVF registered?

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

Is LM51 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RVF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM51 RVF have outstanding finance?

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