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LM51 YNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,153 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside outers (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four units (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion appearing underside nearside rear

exhaust rear silencer very rusty

fuel level low

nearside mirror damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside outers (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four units (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion appearing underside nearside rear

exhaust rear silencer very rusty

fuel level low

nearside mirror damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 82,766 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 82,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,910 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriated

rear tyres cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,906 miles

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

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

front reg plate deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriated

rear tyres cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2012 77,264 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust has part deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,264 miles

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

exhaust has part deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,580 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,688 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,725 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 YNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YNH, 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 YNH registered?

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

Is LM51 YNH safe to buy?

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