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LT51 JRV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 110,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 106,247 miles

CENTRE SECTION CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F FLEXI HOSE PIPE SLIGHTLY CHAFED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2012 106,247 miles

CENTRE SECTION CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F FLEXI HOSE PIPE SLIGHTLY CHAFED

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 100,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 98,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 96,589 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2009 96,523 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 70,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre low on pressure, may have slow puncture

Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,713 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 33,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,741 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 JRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

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

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