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LR51 RFE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 RFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 May 2012 100,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,646 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,819 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,994 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 RFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

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

Is LR51 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 RFE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR51 RFE have outstanding finance?

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