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LR51 SXY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020

Engine management system warning lamp illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2020

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine management system warning lamp illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,758 miles

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

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

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

cant see brake pipes and floor because of covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,758 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cant see brake pipes and floor because of covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

under trays fitted cant see condision on the brake pipes

Fail 22 Feb 2017 60,609 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

under trays fitted cant see condision on the brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,736 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted so I cant see the main brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2016 59,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted so I cant see the main brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted cant see main brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,678 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased so i cant see the condition of them very well

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,034 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased so i cant see the condition of them very well

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,205 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,448 miles

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

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

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

slight wear to front arm bushes

unable to fully test underneath of vehicle due to covers

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,737 miles

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

front arm bushes starting to split

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

unable to fully test under vehicle due to covers

Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,737 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front arm bushes starting to split

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

unable to fully test under vehicle due to covers

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,583 miles

surface corrosion osf front inner brake disc

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,236 miles

both rear tyres showing cracking in treads

chip in centre windscreen

surface corrosion rear exhaust system

unable to inspect lower body items due to extensive lower covers

Fail 1 Feb 2008 43,236 miles

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

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

chip in centre windscreen

nsr tyre osf cracking in tread

osf tyre cracking in tread

surface corrosion rear exhaust system

unable to inspect lower body items due to extensive lower covers

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,933 miles

slight cracking in all tyre treads

unable to inspect underbody items due to covers

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 SXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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