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LR51 SFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 92,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,800 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES REAR FROM FLEXI TO HUBS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,985 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,150 miles

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

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

engine light on dashboard

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,188 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,497 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,015 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 84,014 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,715 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 70,897 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 61,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,469 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 53,469 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,257 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 SFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR51 SFZ registered?

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

Is LR51 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SFZ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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