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LM51 RVT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,774 mi
Last recorded110,774 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 110,774 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 102,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 91,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,219 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010

vehicle mileage not showing

Fail 1 Feb 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

vehicle mileage not showing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,653 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,325 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 66,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear tyres perished advise knocking noise from steering column

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 55,615 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 RVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

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

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