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LR51 TFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,261 mi
Last recorded97,261 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,261 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 97,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,851 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,519 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 83,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 74,915 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 74,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,904 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 50,904 miles

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

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

advise offside rear tyre cracking all way round outer edge of wall

Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,198 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 TFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

LR51 TFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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