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LR51 TPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,540 miles

Main beam switch faulty

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

slight marks on screen from wipers

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam switch faulty

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

slight marks on screen from wipers

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,140 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,471 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,471 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,877 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

vehicle is fully covered in under sheild.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

vehicle is fully covered in under sheild.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,598 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear spring lower seats coroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edges close to limit

o/s door trim insecure

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight brake judder front brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,675 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)

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle and floor panels plastic covers fitted

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 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TPO, 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

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What year was LR51 TPO registered?

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

Is LR51 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TPO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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