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LR51 SUV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 104,857 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer rusty and tail pipe bracket broken

Fail 28 Jul 2017 101,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer rusty and tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,612 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,438 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorated

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,438 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,404 miles

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,551 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,575 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 59,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,405 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,578 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 41,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,740 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 SUV 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 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 SUV, 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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LR51 SUV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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