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LR51 TTZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,481 mi
Last recorded110,481 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 110,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears in Sidewall, worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in sidewall, worn to 2mm and stepping on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH Rear tyres Cracking Inbetween Tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,451 miles

Both front tyres stepping on inner edge

NSF Tyre cut but not to cord structure

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

Offside Rear Spring heavily corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 107,450 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour nsf, osf, osr, nsr, both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres stepping on inner edge

NSF Tyre cut but not to cord structure

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

Offside Rear Spring heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 104,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,999 miles

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

Slight damage to offside seat belt

Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Slight damage to offside seat belt

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,279 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 99,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,844 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,657 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 75,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,313 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,313 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,921 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,069 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 45,426 miles

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

near side mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,426 miles

near side mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2006 44,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,010 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 TTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ registered?

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

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