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LT51 JJE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,656 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,656 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,530 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 482,085 miles

EML/LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,208 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

EML/LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,225 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 JJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJE, 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 JJE registered?

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

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