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LR51 TSO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,700 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,035 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,494 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe at offside front is getting rusty.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 76,487 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe at offside front is getting rusty.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,060 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes at offside front and nearside rear are getting rusty.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 74,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes at offside front and nearside rear are getting rusty.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,674 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover is missing from offside indicator repeater.

there is surface rust on some brake pipes.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,667 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover is missing from offside indicator repeater.

there is surface rust on some brake pipes.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 66,442 miles

ABNORMAL TREAD WEAR ON OUTER EDGES OF O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT NOISE ON STEERING COLUMN

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,442 miles

ABNORMAL TREAD WEAR ON OUTER EDGES OF O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT NOISE ON STEERING COLUMN

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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 20 Nov 2009 49,862 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 31,383 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 TSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

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

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