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LR51 TAV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,204 mi
Last recorded110,204 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,204 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2018 110,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,231 miles

E,M,L,on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre slightly perished.

Under tray fitted.

rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre slightly perished.

Under tray fitted.

rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,251 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front side repeters loosing amber tint

front brake disc's corroded and worn

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear plate deteriorating

undertrays and under sheilds fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2013 79,313 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front side repeters loosing amber tint

front brake disc's corroded and worn

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear plate deteriorating

undertrays and under sheilds fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,313 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak from engine/gearbox

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 66,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,644 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 60,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,889 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 22 Jul 2009 53,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,761 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,374 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 TAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

LR51 TAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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