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LR51 THV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 THV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 82,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,541 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,323 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,390 miles

engine managment light stays on

slight play in offside steering rack pivot

Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine managment light stays on

slight play in offside steering rack pivot

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,812 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 62,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f seat backrest adjuster handle missing alowing seatbelt to catch in seat

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,749 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,191 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 22 Dec 2006 48,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,291 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 THV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 THV, 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

How do I check the history of LR51 THV?

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What year was LR51 THV registered?

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

Is LR51 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 THV 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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