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LR51 PZO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,818 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 71,646 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,659 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,516 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,516 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear coil spring insulating rubber missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,316 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/s/r and o/s/r tyre's worn on the inner and outer edge's

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

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,775 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 43,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,538 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 29,250 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 29,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 PZO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZO, 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 PZO registered?

LR51 PZO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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