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LR51 SVZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,551 mi
Last recorded68,551 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 68,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,936 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 64,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

EML on

Pass 22 Nov 2015 59,702 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened at offside and slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in both inner rack arm ball joints

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 59,587 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened at offside and slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in both inner rack arm ball joints

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,756 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,750 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 31,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 24,126 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,506 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 14,499 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 4,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked open no cords seen

head lamps fitted with beam correctors

Pass 16 Oct 2009 4,730 miles

both rear tyres cracked open no cords seen

head lamps fitted with beam correctors

Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,848 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,833 miles

front discs worn...... †

Pass 28 Oct 2005 38,328 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 SVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

LR51 SVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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