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LM51 TVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,712 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 67,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 58,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

indicater stalk slightly sticking

plastic covers fitted covering componants

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 45,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,888 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,460 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 36,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,443 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 34,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,307 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,786 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 18,786 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,710 miles

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

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 TVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

LM51 TVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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