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LT51 JZH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,511 miles

Front os & ns tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 95,511 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os & ns inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Front os & ns tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,112 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

Front slight knock from steering column(lower u/j area)

Offside Front clicking noise from strut/spring when turning from lock to lock.

centre silencer outer skin corroding.

under-trays fitted obscuring components.

Fail 4 Sep 2016 89,111 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroding.

Front slight knock from steering column(lower u/j area)

Offside Front clicking noise from strut/spring when turning from lock to lock.

centre silencer outer skin corroding.

under-trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 53,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,998 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,993 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,488 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,438 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 39,433 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 JZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

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

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