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LR51 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,647 mi
Last recorded100,647 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,647 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,669 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,407 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,344 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 43,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,664 miles

o/s rear tyre tread wearing uneven

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 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

LR51 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LR51 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 GLK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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