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LJ51 LKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,004 mi
Last recorded155,004 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 155,004 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components , brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear general corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bottom covers fitted - obscuring components

Fail 9 Oct 2021 155,004 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front crossmember excessively corroded

Front suspension components , brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear general corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bottom covers fitted - obscuring components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 149,430 miles

Front subframe light corrosion

Nearside Rear body corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 146,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 146,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 139,772 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Aug 2016 121,354 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 20 Aug 2016 121,354 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,131 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,353 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,790 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,257 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 LKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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