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LM51 YTJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,687 mi
Last recorded171,687 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 171,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front steering rack inner arms (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 171,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front steering rack inner arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 160,837 miles

Front subframe rusting.

Slight bind offside rear wheel.

Some brake pipes rusting.

Exhaust backbox rusting.

Front brake discs rusting.

Front number plate getting in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 149,064 miles

Exhaust getting rusty.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Front number plate getting in poor condition.

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Slight play in both front wheels.

Small stone chip in windscreen inside zone 'A'.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 149,064 miles

Exhaust getting rusty.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Front number plate getting in poor condition.

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Slight play in both front wheels.

Small stone chip in windscreen inside zone 'A'.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 1 May 2013 142,591 miles

brake pipe to o/s front starting to rust

exhaust very rusty not yet blowing

front hub caps missing

front number plate getting in poor condition

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 4 May 2012 132,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipe to o/s front rusting not yet to excess

exhaust getting rusty

o/s rear suspension arm bearing may be getting worn

slight imbalamce front brakes

Pass 4 May 2012 132,806 miles

brake pipe to o/s front rusting not yet to excess

exhaust getting rusty

o/s rear suspension arm bearing may be getting worn

slight imbalamce front brakes

Pass 7 May 2011 123,014 miles

N/S/R SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

UNDER BODY COVERED

Pass 4 May 2010 112,621 miles

N/S/F TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE

UNDER VEHICLE COVERED UP

Fail 4 May 2010 112,621 miles

N/S/F TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDER VEHICLE COVERED UP

Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre tread starting to distort

n/s/r tyre gettin worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre gettin worn on inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,612 miles

n/s/f tyre tread starting to distort

n/s/r tyre gettin worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre gettin worn on inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,439 miles

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Fail 25 Apr 2008 89,439 miles

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate getting in poor condition

n/s/r tyre getting wprn on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear no plate getting in poor condition

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

Pass 9 May 2006 63,015 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 63,015 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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LM51 YTJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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