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LR51 TCV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,437 mi
Last recorded68,437 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,437 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 68,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,433 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 31 Oct 2015 62,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,770 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 58,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

knocking/clicking noise from o/s/f of vehicle when turning or moveing steering wheel slightly.

unable too check & view all components underside of vehicle front or back due to plastic covers.

unable too check & view outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 56,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

knocking/clicking noise from o/s/f of vehicle when turning or moveing steering wheel slightly.

unable too check & view all components underside of vehicle front or back due to plastic covers.

unable too check & view outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cild seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cild seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic panels fitted to underside of floor pan preventing full examination

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,701 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 42,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,319 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 TCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

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

Is LR51 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TCV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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