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LR51 TFK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

coolant light on

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,575 miles

x2 front flexis deteriated-rack play

Fail 10 Aug 2016 80,575 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre inner wall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre outter edge cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

x2 front flexis deteriated-rack play

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,096 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,096 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,968 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,968 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,758 miles

Excessive free play in steering rack ends

Fail 23 Oct 2012 72,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine manegmant light shows fault

Excessive free play in steering rack ends

Fail 17 Oct 2011 70,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management and srs warning lamps shows fault

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,180 miles

engine management and srs warning lamps shows fault

Fail 22 Oct 2010 67,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs lamp shows fault

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,927 miles

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

srs lamp shows fault

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,229 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,142 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 59,142 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,682 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,801 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 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

LR51 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is LR51 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TFK shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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