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LR51 VDO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,397 mi
Last recorded54,397 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,397 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,734 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,758 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,753 miles

L/H Mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,750 miles

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

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

L/H Mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,935 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 41,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,927 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,739 miles

bottom steering u/j worn front flexi hoses deteriating slight ariel play at steering wheel wiper blades split

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,262 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,324 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 22,324 miles

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

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

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 VDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

LR51 VDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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