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LB51 JYV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,454 mi
Last recorded116,454 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 JYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 116,454 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to head lamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,105 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM.FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.MANY NOISES ON SUSPENSION.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MILEAGE NOT ILLUMINATED.SOME RUST ON BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES AND OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.SMALL SPLIT ON OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE WALL.

UNABLE TO INSPECT CERTIAN ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE DUE TO LARGE SPLASH TRAY CONCEALING MANY ITEMS.BOTH FRONT INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS STARTING TO FADE.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,462 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 5 Jul 2017

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,084 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRING LOWER SEAT RUBBERS SPLITTING.

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE RUBBER FLEXI HOSES.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,743 miles

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm

advise small chip on screen

Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,743 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm

advise small chip on screen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,739 miles

advise cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

advise cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

advise slight run out on front brakes

advise wear on front discs

Pass 1 May 2013 48,402 miles

advise undershields fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,219 miles

both rear amber indicator images fading.nearside front side indicator amber image fading.both front wipers smearing.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,242 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre.both front tyres very low on tread on inner edges.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 34,032 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,387 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,680 miles

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

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 JYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB51 JYV, 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 JYV registered?

LB51 JYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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