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LS51 OJC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,990 mi
Last recorded100,990 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 OJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,990 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,632 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,926 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,625 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wishbone bush metal collar corroded but not resulting in movement

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,397 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,392 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

lip on front discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,237 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,084 miles

Exhaust rear box section starting to corrode not blowing.

Offside front driveshaft inner boot spilt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,062 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,781 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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LS51 OJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS51 OJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 OJC registered?

LS51 OJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LS51 OJC safe to buy?

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