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LM51 WUE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,774 mi
Last recorded101,774 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 WUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,774 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 101,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 92,454 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,573 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,449 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,500 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 56,500 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,191 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 WUE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

LM51 WUE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LM51 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 WUE shows 11 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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