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LR51 SVS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,132 mi
Last recorded45,132 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,901 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 41,901 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,688 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,879 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,879 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,446 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,998 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,380 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 SVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SVS, 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

How do I check the history of LR51 SVS?

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What year was LR51 SVS registered?

LR51 SVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LR51 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SVS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR51 SVS have outstanding finance?

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