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LR51 TKD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 73,867 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,474 miles

Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.

Exhaust silencer and rear mount heavily corroded.

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

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

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

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

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Recommend service.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,474 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.

Bonnet lock siezing up and very awkward to open.

Exhaust silencer and rear mount heavily corroded.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Recommend service.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,697 miles

Exhaust Middle Box In Poor Condition

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2011 70,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,606 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 66,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,313 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,189 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 TKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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