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LM51 YRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,972 mi
Last recorded63,972 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/osf (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust center section box deteriorated

nsr tyre perishing

slight inner rack play

under tray covers fitted throughout

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/osf (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust center section box deteriorated

nsr tyre perishing

slight inner rack play

under tray covers fitted throughout

Pass 7 Feb 2015 54,301 miles

AC rad poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash display not 100%

exhaust corroded through out

ns CV joint clicks when rotated

nsr tyre perishing

oil over filled

osf brake sqweel

osr light lense damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2015 54,301 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

AC rad poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash display not 100%

exhaust corroded through out

ns CV joint clicks when rotated

nsr tyre perishing

oil over filled

osf brake sqweel

osr light lense damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,313 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 51,313 miles

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

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

EML lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,669 miles

EML lamp illuminated

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,193 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,915 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,959 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,427 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 YRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

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

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