MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside inner sill slightly corroded
offside inner sill slightly corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside inner sill slightly corroded
offside inner sill slightly corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking
2nd nail in O/S/R Tyre
Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
knock from steering column area
noise in o/s/f (poss strut mount)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
knock from steering column area
noise in o/s/f (poss strut mount)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM51 SBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?
LM51 SBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.
Is LM51 SBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM51 SBY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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