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LR51 VBN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,590 mi
Last recorded27,590 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,908 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 24,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,026 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 20,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,734 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 14,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 9,528 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 9,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 VBN 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 61.5%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN?

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What year was LR51 VBN registered?

LR51 VBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LR51 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VBN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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