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LR51 CBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 102,360 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,927 miles

Steering system slightly rough Both front strut tops (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,210 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,971 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 57,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 47,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2007 47,129 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2006 39,780 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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LR51 CBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR51 CBY, 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 LR51 CBY registered?

LR51 CBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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