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LM51 SDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,314 mi
Last recorded105,314 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 105,314 miles

Front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 29 May 2018 105,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing rubber blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,448 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 85,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Scratch to windscreen outside a zone but does not retrict driver's view

Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Scratch to windscreen outside a zone but does not retrict driver's view

Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,856 miles

Full plastic under tray obscurring floors

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,911 miles

Full plastic under body tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight distortion detected at the nearside front brake

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,720 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,079 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 SDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

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

Is LM51 SDZ safe to buy?

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