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LT51 JKY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 109,234 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2019 109,234 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,819 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres showing signs of deteriation

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,535 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,519 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,963 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,791 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 26,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 21,206 miles

Both rear Tyres worn uneven on inner tread

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 JKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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