MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,197 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
freeplay in hand brake
freeplay in hand brake
Cracking and perishing to various sterring and suspension bushes †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Perishing to all brake hoses †Borderline wear to fronrt tyres
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Cracking and perishing to various sterring and suspension bushes †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Perishing to all brake hoses †Borderline wear to fronrt tyres
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 VFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VFY, 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 VFY?
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What year was LR51 VFY registered?
LR51 VFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.
Is LR51 VFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR51 VFY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LR51 VFY have outstanding finance?
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