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LT51 JPV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,947 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 76,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre inner side uneven ware

Pass 6 May 2013 70,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bas-esp light come on and gos off

neaside rear tyre bold on the inner edge

Pass 7 May 2012 65,762 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 9 May 2011 59,068 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2011 59,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 53,328 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 39,079 miles

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 25 May 2007 34,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 34,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 25,946 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 25,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

slight play in steering rack

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 JPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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