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LM51 WUT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,444 mi
Last recorded101,444 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,444 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,702 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,700 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,661 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,114 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,782 miles

Cenre silencer mount missing. Exhaust system support is adequate at present.

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,979 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,682 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,905 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,085 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 40,084 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,005 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 35,551 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,551 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 WUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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