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LM51 WVB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 WVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,347 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,216 miles

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken due to rust

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken due to rust

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2011 68,769 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,160 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,349 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,946 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,288 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 WVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

LM51 WVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LM51 WVB safe to buy?

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