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LM51 YSB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,073 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 81,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,575 miles

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

front wipers split still clearing

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,212 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 64,212 miles

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

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

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

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

N/s/r tyre scolloped on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 52,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,255 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,633 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 YSB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM51 YSB registered?

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

Is LM51 YSB safe to buy?

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