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LR51 TKN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLR51 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock top bearing worn

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,164 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,097 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

slight front brake imbalance

undertray

Fail 5 Mar 2017 62,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

slight front brake imbalance

undertray

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,467 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,467 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

n/s door mirror missing

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,707 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 46,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centresilencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,569 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 TKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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