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LT51 JWD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,870 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,480 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,977 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,857 miles

o/s/r bump stop starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,022 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,318 miles

brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,888 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 JWD 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 71.4%.

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 JWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 JWD registered?

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

Is LT51 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 JWD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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