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LJ51 TGU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,315 mi
Last recorded59,315 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake pipe rusting bad

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

eml light is on

Fail 20 Sep 2016 59,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake pipe rusting bad

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

eml light is on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,367 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting bad in tread

eml light on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,320 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre splitting bad in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2014 57,311 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre splitting bad in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,072 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,102 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,601 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,892 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,890 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,882 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,274 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,274 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 TGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

LJ51 TGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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