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LM51 WEA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,062 mi
Last recorded135,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,062 miles

All front and rear jacking points

Backbox cover corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mount worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both rack ends ()

Sill covers, undertrays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,062 miles

All front and rear jacking points

Backbox cover corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mount worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both rack ends ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sill covers, undertrays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,980 miles

Both rear lower sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower gearbox mount worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near side front ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 129,969 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working Off side rear (4.2.1 (a))

Lower gearbox mount worn

Both rear lower sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near side front ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,894 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side front tyres (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 124,881 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

coil spring broken Off side front (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side front tyres (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 121,752 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 116,614 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 116,614 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 112,799 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,757 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,757 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 80,290 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

different rim fitted to offside rear

Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,471 miles

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

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

different rim fitted to offside rear

Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,999 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 57,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,750 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 WEA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

LM51 WEA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LM51 WEA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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