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LM51 RYY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,982 mi
Last recorded70,982 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 70,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 70,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,583 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,583 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,392 miles

indicator switch/stalk insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,648 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 66,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 63,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,622 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 58,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 58,677 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 54,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,624 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 51,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,892 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 RYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM51 RYY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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