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LJ51 AAN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 138,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,127 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 132,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,094 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 126,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,308 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 113,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,383 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 111,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 109,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,856 miles

n/s/r tyre craking on side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,341 miles

front sub frame has surface corrosion

headlamp mask converters fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,030 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 85,182 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,740 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,646 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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LJ51 AAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ51 AAN, 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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LJ51 AAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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