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LJ51 ARB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ARB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,728 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 100,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,307 miles

exhaust centre box aged

misting of oil in places

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,307 miles

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

exhaust centre box aged

misting of oil in places

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,046 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 74,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,640 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 69,631 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,542 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,538 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 49,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,863 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 47,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,150 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,150 miles

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?

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 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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What year was LJ51 ARB registered?

LJ51 ARB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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