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LM51 YTP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,905 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,735 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 100,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,946 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 98,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,128 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,830 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 97,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,593 miles

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

Unable to inspect underside fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Unable to inspect underside fully due to under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,596 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,108 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 81,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,953 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,814 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 80,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,973 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 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YTP, 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 YTP registered?

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

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