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LT51 JBE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,752 mi
Last recorded134,752 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,752 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 134,752 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,848 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 121,260 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 121,260 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 113,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,813 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,131 miles

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

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

rear suspension coil spring lower mountings deteriorated on nearside and offside

Fail 14 Jan 2012 98,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear suspension coil spring lower mountings deteriorated on nearside and offside

Pass 22 Jan 2011 82,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 82,008 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 70,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,797 miles

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers + undertray which prevent examination of certain items on the vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2009 62,774 miles

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

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers + undertray which prevent examination of certain items on the vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 48,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,306 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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LT51 JBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LT51 JBE, 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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LT51 JBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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