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LR51 TRZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLR51 TRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012

boot struts weak

exhaust rear box outer skin deterioration

rear brakes noisy when tested

Fail 11 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

boot struts weak

exhaust rear box outer skin deterioration

rear brakes noisy when tested

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,455 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 67,083 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 May 2009 67,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,370 miles

child seats fitted 0ffside & nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,363 miles

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

child seats fitted 0ffside & nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 4 May 2006 47,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 47,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TRZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

LR51 TRZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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