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LB51 JYW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 JYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 99,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,115 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,115 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 68,504 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 10 Mar 2012 68,504 miles

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

front tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,908 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,194 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 28,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bothe rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,611 miles

bothe rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,767 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,597 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

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 JYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

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

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