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LR51 TNL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 107,573 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,833 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 90,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,228 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 64,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 59,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 52,481 miles

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

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 TNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL?

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What year was LR51 TNL registered?

LR51 TNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LR51 TNL safe to buy?

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