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LR51 TUU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017
Fail 15 Sep 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016
Pass 5 Sep 2015
Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,451 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,619 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,041 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,887 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,027 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 TUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

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

Is LR51 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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