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LM51 YNR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,237 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 101,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,522 miles

All four road wheels damaged

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,367 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,367 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,698 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 47,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 42,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

ecu light on

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,825 miles

airbag light on

ecu light on

Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,368 miles

E.M.L. STAYS ON

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

n/s/rear lamp lens broken

n/s/rear tyre ouiter edge of tread cracked

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear number plate deteriated

wipers noisy and o/s catches on n/s when parking

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,368 miles

E.M.L. STAYS ON

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear lamp lens broken

n/s/rear tyre ouiter edge of tread cracked

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear number plate deteriated

wipers noisy and o/s catches on n/s when parking

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,372 miles

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

clonk from steering when rocked

engine man light on

rear no plate deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,372 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clonk from steering when rocked

engine man light on

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,350 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 33,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

engine managment light illuminated on dash

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

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 YNR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

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

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