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LM51 YUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,225 mi
Last recorded69,225 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,225 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 69,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,015 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 63,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,910 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 48,909 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML warning lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,889 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,237 miles

both front brake disc slighty worn

rear services brake required adjustment

Fail 3 Apr 2011 45,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc slighty worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,734 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,253 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 YUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

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

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