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LM51 RZX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,785 mi
Last recorded100,785 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 RZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,958 miles

Movement in the nearside track rod inner ball joint

Movement in the steering column top bush

Nearside front tyre tread depth 1.7mm Legal minimum 1.6mm

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,375 miles

Nearside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm

Slight play nearside track rod inner ball joint

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,182 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,606 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,371 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,712 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 42,687 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 35,662 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 35,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

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

Is LM51 RZX safe to buy?

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