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LR51 TOU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,041 mi
Last recorded68,041 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,593 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,204 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,138 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread grooves advise replacement

Pass 14 May 2007 24,165 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 24,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,112 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,729 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 TOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

LR51 TOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LR51 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TOU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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