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LM51 RXL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,036 mi
Last recorded51,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,036 miles

Front And Rear Number Plates Deteriorated.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,379 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,204 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 42,204 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear registration plates getting dirty

steering "knocking"

Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,887 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 RXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXL, 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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How do I check the history of LM51 RXL?

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What year was LM51 RXL registered?

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

Is LM51 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RXL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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