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LR51 SYY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,831 mi
Last recorded80,831 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,831 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,112 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,540 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,483 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads low

n/s/r wheel wheel rim out of shape

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,843 miles

front pads low

n/s/r wheel wheel rim out of shape

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 15 May 2009 51,418 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 51,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 39,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,545 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 SYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYY, 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

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What year was LR51 SYY registered?

LR51 SYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LR51 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 SYY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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