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LR51 PZU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,482 miles

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

engine misfire and engine management light is on

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of testable items

Fail 30 Aug 2011 84,474 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfire and engine management light is on

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010
Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,526 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,750 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 55,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 55,714 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

25% imbalance on front brakes

3 child seats fitted on rear seat

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,830 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 PZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

LR51 PZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is LR51 PZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 PZU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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