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LR51 VHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,492 mi
Last recorded132,492 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 132,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 132,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,890 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,155 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 123,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,001 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 117,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,872 miles

rear tyres cracking / perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,207 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 106,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,652 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,828 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,743 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,697 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,838 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in tread

nail in tread of o/s/r tyre

under body shields fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 68,837 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in tread

nail in tread of o/s/r tyre

under body shields fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,134 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

rear wiper blade torn

under body shields fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,724 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

dip beam switch needing attention

under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,156 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

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 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

LR51 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is LR51 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VHJ shows 21 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.

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