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JP51 JSP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,556 mi
Last recorded130,556 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP51 JSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 107,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front & rear brake discs worn n\s sill damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2011 107,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front & rear brake discs worn n\s sill damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,127 miles

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

bonnet lift mechanism broken needs attention

front and rear brake discs surface rust suspect standing

front brake discs slightly worn

limited inspection under covers fitted

n/s/front tyre sidewall damage (cut) cords not exposed

o/s/rear lense cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2010 103,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet lift mechanism broken needs attention

front and rear brake discs surface rust suspect standing

front brake discs slightly worn

limited inspection under covers fitted

n/s/front tyre sidewall damage (cut) cords not exposed

o/s/rear lense cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,159 miles

Damage to nearside front door

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Reverse light damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2008 96,159 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Damage to nearside front door

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Reverse light damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2007 88,056 miles

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

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

reverse light lens damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,934 miles

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.

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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JP51 JSP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JP51 JSP, 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 JP51 JSP registered?

JP51 JSP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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