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LM51 WUR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,050 mi
Last recorded51,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,050 miles

check engine light on

front brake balance

items removed from rear view mirror

left front antiroll bar link rod worn

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left washer jet poor

lower covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,050 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

check engine light on

front brake balance

items removed from rear view mirror

left front antiroll bar link rod worn

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left rear light damaged

left washer jet poor

lower covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2015 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,953 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 46,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,201 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 44,201 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 41,350 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,846 miles

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

nearside rear light has water ingress

nearside rear seat belt cover broken

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,879 miles

both front tyres cracking

near side rear light unit full of water

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,170 miles

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)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,660 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 28,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,160 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 WUR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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