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LT51 JPF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust perished

front headlights perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn inner & cracking

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195.50.15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn inner & cracking

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2015

Offside Rear Inner out of shape

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 29 Aug 2015

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Inner out of shape

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,672 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,138 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,562 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,418 miles

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

The n/s rear tyre has slight cracking in the side wall

The rear silencer is slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,428 miles

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

front left/right wearing on edges

rear right tyre cracked

right front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,023 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 JPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

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

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