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LM51 RZL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 64,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,562 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 45,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,434 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,564 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,649 miles

near side front tyre has cut to side wall

near side rear tyre perished to side wall

off side rear tyre has perished to side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,034 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2005 24,434 miles

Near side front tyre getting low on tread.

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 RZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

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

Is LM51 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 RZL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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