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LR51 SSV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,422 mi
Last recorded89,422 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 89,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear seats not checked due to items on seat

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,666 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

front headlamps poor

Fail 30 May 2018 80,663 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front headlamps poor

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 May 2018 80,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 May 2017 66,990 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016

AGE CRACKS ON N/S/R TYRE

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016

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

AGE CRACKS ON N/S/R TYRE

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,380 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,169 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 SSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

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

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