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LP51 TOU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,831 mi
Last recorded106,831 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 TOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,831 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,819 miles

Main beam light switch worn

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,819 miles

Main beam light switch worn

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,051 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre split on inner sidewall but not to core

Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre split on inner sidewall but not to core

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,855 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 52,171 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 52,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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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LP51 TOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LP51 TOU, 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 LP51 TOU registered?

LP51 TOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LP51 TOU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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