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LR51 SXH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 88,213 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,640 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,751 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,727 miles

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,012 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,983 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 81,978 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,744 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre inner edge has slight wear.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,044 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer edges cracked.

offside front tyre outer edge has slight wear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,858 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 77,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,628 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 57,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 32,260 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 SXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

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

Is LR51 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SXH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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