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LM51 YSX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,271 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 68,242 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,825 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,694 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,849 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Sep 2010 53,839 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2009 47,995 miles

engine light on srs light on (air bag)

Fail 9 May 2009 47,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on srs light on (air bag)

Pass 9 May 2008 44,038 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 44,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,157 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 38,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX?

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What year was LM51 YSX registered?

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

Is LM51 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YSX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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