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LR51 TVT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,466 mi
Last recorded89,466 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 TVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,466 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 89,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,048 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,046 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,812 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 58,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,560 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 48,560 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise o/s wheel trims missing

advise rear no plate deteriorated

advise rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,760 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside and offside side repeaters fading

rear no. plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust middle section corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside and offside side repeaters fading

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,941 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 40,941 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE B/DISCS LIPPED

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS HARD

ADVISE REAR No PLATE DETERIORATING

ADVISE REAR WIPER HAS NO BLADE

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO CENTRE EXH BOX

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,922 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 36,922 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 31,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,768 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2005 27,659 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 TVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

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

Is LR51 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TVT shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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