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LJ51 AJL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,319 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,208 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 32,086 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,315 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 AJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LJ51 AJL, 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 LJ51 AJL registered?

LJ51 AJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 AJL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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