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LR51 CHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,171 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,703 miles

Both rear bump stops loose

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/r lamp glass cracked

rear service brake readings low on RBT

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,650 miles

E.M warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,506 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,970 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 CHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

LR51 CHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LR51 CHZ safe to buy?

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