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LM51 RYH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,828 mi
Last recorded115,828 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer steering has play at ends

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

Offside Front Outer end has play at ends

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,478 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Fail 12 Oct 2016 111,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Slight wear at offside and nearside front inner anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate damaged

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,798 miles

ENGINE OPERATION NOISY.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATERS DISCOLOURED.

PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL.

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,080 miles

DASHBOARD MILEAGE DISPLAY DULL.

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION BUILD UP.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD AND UNDER-INFLATED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING INNER TRACK-RODS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER.

REAR REGISTRATION LAMP OPERATION DULL.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,080 miles

DASHBOARD MILEAGE DISPLAY DULL.

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION BUILD UP.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD AND UNDER-INFLATED.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING INNER TRACK-RODS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

REAR REGISTRATION LAMP OPERATION DULL.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,703 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

travel on handbrake

wiper blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

travel on handbrake

wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes

eml ligth on

travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,209 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes

eml ligth on

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,148 miles

eml ligth on

Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

eml ligth on

Fail 11 Dec 2008 65,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,494 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 RYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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