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LT51 JHA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,084 mi
Last recorded114,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Jul 2015 114,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 100,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,333 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,802 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,465 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,896 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,483 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,180 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 57,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,453 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 JHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT51 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

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

Is LT51 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 JHA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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