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LR51 TSV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,233 mi
Last recorded73,233 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,233 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrotion under vehicle

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrotion under vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,099 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Steering system slightly rough slightly notchy when operated, poss slight play in universal joint (2.2.D.1)

undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of various items underside

Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Steering system slightly rough slightly notchy when operated, poss slight play in universal joint (2.2.D.1)

undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of various items underside

Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 53,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,746 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 42,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,842 miles

full under car splash shield fitted

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

full length under car splash shield fitted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Dec 2007 32,627 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

full length under car splash shield fitted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,566 miles

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

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 TSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

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

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