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LM51 RXK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,054 mi
Last recorded76,054 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,054 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 76,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to wear indicators

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,910 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,010 miles

front disc slight worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,342 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 39,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,066 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 RXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

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

Is LM51 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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