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LR51 RFK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,178 miles

corrosion starting on power steering metal pipe advised

eml light displaying but not effected engine emmision advised

mileage not not lighting up advised

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp stays illuminated

Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp stays illuminated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,070 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 110,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,438 miles

o/s/f upper strut bearing noisy

Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f upper strut bearing noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,920 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,839 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 73,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,124 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 68,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,723 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 60,723 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,889 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 57,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,717 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 RFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

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

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