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LM51 YPP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,324 mi
Last recorded100,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear brake metal pipe slight corrosion

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear brake metal pipe slight corrosion

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,346 miles

child seat fitted to off side rear position

engine management light on

rear exhaust support corroded and silencer casing rusty

very slight play in steering rack/inner track rod ends

Fail 9 Mar 2016 92,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to off side rear position

engine management light on

rear exhaust support corroded and silencer casing rusty

very slight play in steering rack/inner track rod ends

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,799 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,702 miles

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

child seat fitted off side rear

silencer casing corroded

spare wheel fitted to off side front - size correct

Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted off side rear

silencer casing corroded

spare wheel fitted to off side front - size correct

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,146 miles

Child Seat Fitted To OffSide Rear Seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 72,146 miles

Child Seat Fitted To OffSide Rear Seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,944 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,159 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,159 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,160 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,651 miles

rear number plate is starting to discolour

Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,543 miles

one of the n/s/f wheel studs is pretruding

service indicator is on

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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LM51 YPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPP, 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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LM51 YPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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