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LR51 SJU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,491 mi
Last recorded69,491 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,293 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 66,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,737 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 58,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 55,726 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2015 51,728 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 50,181 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 50,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 48,951 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 24 May 2013 48,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml illuminated

Pass 28 May 2012 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 46,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 46,643 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,261 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 44,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,863 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 37,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,985 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 SJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

LR51 SJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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