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LM51 RYF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,545 miles

plastic under trays fitted underbody front to rear

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,263 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,439 miles

Main beam stalk loose.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SRS light on.

Speedo not illuminated.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 82,439 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Main beam stalk loose.

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

SRS light on.

Speedo not illuminated.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,827 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,413 miles

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

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

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

full under body covers fitted unable to check for corrosion etc

o/s/r lower coil spring rubber mount missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,886 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,218 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,760 miles

advise both rear lower spring retainers corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,001 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 29,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres approaching legal limit on 3mm on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2006 29,544 miles

both rear tyres approaching legal limit on 3mm on edges

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 RYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

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

Is LM51 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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