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LR51 TEU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,729 mi
Last recorded105,729 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,729 miles

front Brake hose(s) slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,554 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 96,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,966 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,576 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 85,471 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 85,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,500 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 79,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,728 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 TEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

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

Is LR51 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TEU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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