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LR51 VFN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,014 mi
Last recorded146,014 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner passenger side rear inner seal corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner drivers side front inner track arm has play

Offside Rear Inner drivers side rear inner seal corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 133,217 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 133,217 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 106,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,885 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Boot trim insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 79,885 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Boot trim insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,492 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 42,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

chip in windscreen

front brake imbalance high

Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,796 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

chip in windscreen

front brake imbalance high

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,870 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,480 miles

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 VFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

LR51 VFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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