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LT51 JVR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,188 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 6 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres started/starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,226 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

slight play in front anti roll bar links

tyre pressures low

Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,226 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

slight play in front anti roll bar links

tyre pressures low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,352 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,310 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,140 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 53,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,176 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,546 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 JVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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