MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EML light on
exhaust heavily corroded in places
n/s/r door latch faulty advise repair
rear brake pipes heavily corroded
wiper blades poor / splitting and smearing advise replacing
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
EML light on
exhaust heavily corroded in places
n/s/r door latch faulty advise repair
rear brake pipes heavily corroded
wiper blades poor / splitting and smearing advise replacing
EML light on
o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall
oil level low
rear metal brake pipework heavily corroded
steering column UJ noisy
tappets noisy
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML light on
o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall
oil level low
rear metal brake pipework heavily corroded
steering column UJ noisy
tappets noisy
exhaust centre box aged
misting of oil in places
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust centre box aged
misting of oil in places
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust heavily corroded on centre box and rear hanger weak
rear metal brake pipes show corrosion
slight noise from steering column UJ
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Slight knocking from steering colum.
n/s/f tyre wearing low is below 1.6mm on outer edge
rear metal brake pipes show slight corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing low is below 1.6mm on outer edge
rear metal brake pipes show slight corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering and suspension shows age in places
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside wiper detiorating
plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle
rear exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside wiper detiorating
plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle
rear exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished and in poor condition
front brake pads worn low and advaced wear in both discs
slight play in steering column
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
TWO CHILD SEATS FITTED ON REAR SEATS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ51 ARB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ARB, 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 ARB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2001.
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