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LR51 TCO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,225 miles

Can not assess underneath due to protective under shielding

Play in steering

all four flexi brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,225 miles

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

Can not assess underneath due to protective under shielding

Play in steering

all four flexi brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,723 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,623 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread face

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,790 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 52,790 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,650 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,636 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,507 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 39,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 TCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

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

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