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LM51 YRJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,416 mi
Last recorded89,416 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,416 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

coolant leaking

under trays fitted obscuring some under side componants

Pass 19 Oct 2014 74,157 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,934 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,862 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 51,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,168 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 395,520 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 YRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

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

Is LM51 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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