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LM51 YNP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,667 mi
Last recorded120,667 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 120,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 110,197 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 110,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,578 miles

exhaust silencer strap missing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,621 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 87,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,345 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 4 Jan 2011 82,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,558 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 69,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 63,188 miles

All tyre pressures are below Manufacturers recomendations

Dirt on rear seat could contaminate s/belt stalks - requires hoovering out

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,188 miles

All tyre pressures are below Manufacturers recomendations

Dirt on rear seat could contaminate s/belt stalks - requires hoovering out

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 57,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,052 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 YNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

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

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