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LT51 JYF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,605 mi
Last recorded96,605 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,605 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 96,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,749 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,477 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 88,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,715 miles

n/s rear wheel rim buckled

o/s headlight poor pattern

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,556 miles

ns/f and os/f brake flexi hoses deteriorating

ns/r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2012 72,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

eml on

ns/f and os/f brake flexi hoses deteriorating

ns/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,302 miles

Both front tyres wearing low (195/50 15)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,592 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,639 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 41,639 miles

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

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

both fronts and rear o/s tread low.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 28,859 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 JYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

LT51 JYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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