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LR51 NTC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,572 mi
Last recorded65,572 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 NTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,572 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,938 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,543 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,210 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,986 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,813 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 45,813 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both front hoses cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,862 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 42,138 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,877 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,191 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,051 miles

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

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 NTC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

LR51 NTC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LR51 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 NTC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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