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LM51 YSN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,939 mi
Last recorded85,939 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 85,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

head lamp main beam switch worn operating ok at this time

some light corrosion to rear inner sills visible over rear plastic under trays

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,939 miles

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

head lamp main beam switch worn operating ok at this time

some light corrosion to rear inner sills visible over rear plastic under trays

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,222 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 79,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,614 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 72,614 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 63,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,516 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,444 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,209 miles

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,768 miles

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

tyre pressors low

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 YSN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YSN, 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

How do I check the history of LM51 YSN?

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What year was LM51 YSN registered?

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

Is LM51 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YSN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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