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LT51 JKU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,599 mi
Last recorded60,599 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 60,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipp and main beam switch faulty

Fail 29 May 2014 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipp and main beam switch faulty

n/s/r inner tyre tread low

o/s/r inner tyre side wall splits in places

Pass 28 May 2013 54,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,902 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,065 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,208 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corrision

Fail 8 Jul 2009 37,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket corrision

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,925 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 32,725 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,725 miles

o/s/f tyre is perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,597 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 27,415 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 27,402 miles

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

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 JKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

LT51 JKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 JKU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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