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LT51 JTY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,297 mi
Last recorded91,297 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,297 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust box corroded and peeling

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edges

wipers deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,479 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,479 miles

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

N/S/R COIL SRING RUBBER MOUNTS WORN

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R BOTTOM COIL SRING RUBBER MOUNTS WORN

REAR BRAKE SHOES WEARING THIN

Fail 5 Oct 2011 72,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/S/R COIL SRING RUBBER MOUNTS WORN

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R BOTTOM COIL SRING RUBBER MOUNTS WORN

REAR BRAKE SHOES WEARING THIN

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,281 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,280 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,537 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,888 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 JTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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