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LT51 JFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2019
Pass 8 May 2018 51,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 58,411 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 58,411 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mainbeam coming on (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Apr 2016
Fail 26 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 52,022 miles
Pass 2 May 2014
Pass 10 May 2013 47,250 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre aged

Fail 10 May 2013 47,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre aged

Pass 10 May 2012 43,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2011
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,460 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2006 25,950 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 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT51 JFG, 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 LT51 JFG registered?

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

Is LT51 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 JFG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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