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LB51 KJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,589 mi
Last recorded143,589 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 143,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,841 miles

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

exhaust system rusty not yet blowing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 133,841 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusty not yet blowing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 122,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 122,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,664 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 110,664 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate oelaminateing

steering coloum joints knocky

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

intermediat drive shaft seal weaping

Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

intermediat drive shaft seal weaping

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,217 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,025 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,819 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 KJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJJ, 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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LB51 KJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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