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LR51 SYC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 91,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 79,590 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,720 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Two dents in the inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Two dents in the inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.70 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Two dents in the inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,571 miles

Front Upper Both front upper suspension mounting bearings are noisy.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim dented. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded The pipe going to the flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Both front upper suspension mounting bearings are noisy.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim dented. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,673 miles

Both front suspension top mounting bearings are noisy.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,729 miles

Both rear tyres low in centre of tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,729 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres low in centre of tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,043 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,043 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,969 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,645 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 SYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

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

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