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LR51 SFY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,242 mi
Last recorded72,242 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 71,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,756 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 68,438 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 65,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,213 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,857 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,770 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 36,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 29,705 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 SFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

LR51 SFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is LR51 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SFY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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