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LR51 SXM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016
Pass 9 Nov 2015
Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 95,197 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust box section rotten

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 88,238 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 88,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 83,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 May 2011 83,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 May 2010 77,449 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jul 2009 70,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 70,846 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,836 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

offside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,558 miles

osf seat recliner cover missing could lead to future seatbelt damage.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,558 miles

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

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

osf seat recliner cover missing could lead to future seatbelt damage.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 50,818 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 SXM 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 63.2%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

LR51 SXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LR51 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SXM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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