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LM51 YRV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015

eml lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside front indicator faded

Pass 25 Mar 2014

both front brake hoses perished

cover missing from n/s/r seat belt catch

exhaust corroded

floor corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear radius arm pipes corroded

sub frames corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perished

cover missing from n/s/r seat belt catch

exhaust corroded

floor corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear radius arm pipes corroded

sub frames corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013
Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,713 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 77,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,656 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 69,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,679 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 YRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

Is LM51 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YRV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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