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LM51 SFN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 84,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 75,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 71,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front n/s & o/s suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2020 71,236 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front n/s & o/s suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

wiper/light main beam stalk faulty but functions as intended

Pass 10 May 2018 68,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,494 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,775 miles

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

steering column has slight movement

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,093 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 59,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 59,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a slight knock when steering wheel is rocked for free-play check

slight damage to o/s/f mirror

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,583 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,511 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,344 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Apr 2007 39,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,894 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 32,456 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 SFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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