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LT51 JRU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,169 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

free play from offside front inner steering tie rod

knocking from steering column

offside front tyre worn and perished on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

free play from offside front inner steering tie rod

knocking from steering column

offside front tyre worn and perished on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,964 miles

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

osf wiper blade tearing

Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,919 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

osf wiper blade tearing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,637 miles

Full length under tray fitted.

Play in both outer track rod ends.

Play in steering.

Rear coil springs are corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in both outer track rod ends.

Play in steering.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 63,880 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,919 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,067 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 JRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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