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LR51 TUP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,157 mi
Last recorded92,157 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,157 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 92,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 86,278 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 83,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 76,595 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 76,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,072 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres low tread

exhaustt tailbox corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres low tread

exhaustt tailbox corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper torn

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,766 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

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

Is LR51 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TUP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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