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LR51 SYS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 88,663 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,594 miles

eml light on

front brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,594 miles

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

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

eml light on

front brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,427 miles

EML on

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on tread area

O/S/R tyre tread area wearing unevenly

Surface corrosion to rear and front metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfuncttion warning lamp illuminated

front wiper rubbers torn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfuncttion warning lamp illuminated

front wiper rubbers torn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,423 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,018 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,885 miles

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

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,072 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,909 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 SYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR51 SYS?

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What year was LR51 SYS registered?

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

Is LR51 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SYS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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