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LM51 WVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

klonk on steering

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,347 miles

srs warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2013 78,856 miles

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

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

srs warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2012 71,278 miles

srs warning light on

Fail 14 Jan 2012 71,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,052 miles

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)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,440 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to check seat belt operation

Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to check seat belt operation

Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,938 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 46,915 miles

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

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 WVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM51 WVU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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