MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre cracked inside
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres treads and outer side walls perishing
offside front brake pads low and discs lipped
offside front tyre tread and outer side wall perishing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
nearside rear shock absorber is damp
nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing
offside rear tyre tread and outer side wall perishing
nearside rear shock absorber is damp
nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing
offside rear tyre tread and outer side wall perishing
front brake hoses are perishing
nearside rear shock absorber is damp
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre is wearing bald on outer edge
Nearside Rear Gas suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
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 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?
LM51 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.
Is LM51 SDO safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM51 SDO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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