MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine management light on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres starting to crack
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres starting to crack
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR51 VEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VEL, 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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How do I check the history of LR51 VEL?
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What year was LR51 VEL registered?
LR51 VEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2001.
Is LR51 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR51 VEL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LR51 VEL have outstanding finance?
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