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LR51 TWW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,574 mi
Last recorded109,574 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 109,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,574 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,142 miles

Centre exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Nearside number plate is dim

Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Cooling sytem overheated during test radiator fan did not operate

Nearside number plate is dim

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and on the legal limit

Nearside front tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the centre tread grooves

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the wear bars

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 82,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and on the legal limit

Nearside front tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the centre tread grooves

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the wear bars

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle overheated cooling fans did not operate

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,725 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 71,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 68,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 68,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,079 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 39,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 TWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

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

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