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LT51 JZD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,035 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,781 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,970 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,970 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 76,911 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 67,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp has been temporary wedged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

REAR NO PLATE DISCOLOURED

Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,503 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 49,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,367 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 JZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?

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

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