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LM51 RXT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,894 mi
Last recorded60,894 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

both headlamps are deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlamps are deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some deterioration to both headlamps

Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some deterioration to both headlamps

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,783 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,970 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on outter wall

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,279 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on outter wall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,148 miles

both nearside front and nearside rear tyres have some damage to sidewalls

Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both nearside front and nearside rear tyres have some damage to sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,991 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,991 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,338 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,049 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,822 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 RXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

LM51 RXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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