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LB51 JYN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,727 mi
Last recorded74,727 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 JYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,727 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat strapped in place

Nearside Rear tyre has worn on inner tread and has foreign object in tread

Offside Rear tyre has worn on inner tread and has foreign object in tread

Rear exhaust silencer support mount bracket is broken

offside and nearside front wiper blades are split

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat strapped in place

Nearside Rear tyre has worn on inner tread and has foreign object in tread

Offside Rear tyre has worn on inner tread and has foreign object in tread

Rear exhaust silencer support mount bracket is broken

offside and nearside front wiper blades are split

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,331 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,331 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,935 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,886 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,665 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,916 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,445 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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LB51 JYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB51 JYN, 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 LB51 JYN registered?

LB51 JYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 JYN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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