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LM51 RYP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,179 mi
Last recorded57,179 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,179 miles

Under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,501 miles

Exhaust silencer support band deterioated

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,394 miles

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

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

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

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

s r s light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,199 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded and broken

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,217 miles

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

both rear supension coil bottom caps are rotten

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,592 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 RYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

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

Is LM51 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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