MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear tyre perished
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
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.
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.
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.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
both rear tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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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LR51 TAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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