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LR51 TVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,658 mi
Last recorded92,658 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,658 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine ecu light on

under car covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,658 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine ecu light on

under car covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,590 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

oil level on minimum

Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,577 miles

both closing pannels slightly corroded

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both side repeators slightly discoloured

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

engine management light on

engine slightly noisey

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

steering system slightly rough

Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine is noisey

engine management light is on dash

engine overheated towards end of emissions test

exhaust silencer is corroding

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front sill skirting near jacking point is damaged and split

offside front brake pipe under wheel arch is corroding

offside side repeater is discolouring

Pass 7 May 2010 76,254 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 76,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,753 miles

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

engine management light on

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 Mar 2009 68,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

engine management light on

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front flexy brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2008 60,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front flexy brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,855 miles

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

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

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 TVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR51 TVU?

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What year was LR51 TVU registered?

LR51 TVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LR51 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 TVU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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