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LM51 YMY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,049 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 56,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 56,029 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,847 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 55,847 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,535 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 55,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,383 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 55,383 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,935 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 54,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,280 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 54,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,023 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 54,023 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 531,261 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 531,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,463 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 51,768 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 51,768 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,901 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,830 miles

eng man light on

Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng man light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,841 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,440 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on edge

Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,440 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,849 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,849 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 YMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

LM51 YMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LM51 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YMY shows 33 tests with a 57.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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