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LT51 JJY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,170 mi
Last recorded75,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,327 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,273 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,627 miles

front brake discs worn

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

all tyres under inflated

front brake discs worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,593 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,327 miles

rear tyre sidewalls & shoulders perished/cracked.slight advanced rear footbrake imbalance,front to rear brake & fuel lines covered,front b/hoses part shrouded,various undershields fitted,plastic oversills.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,693 miles

nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

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 JJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

LT51 JJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 JJY safe to buy?

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