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LT51 LJL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,808 mi
Last recorded116,808 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,808 miles

Headlamp flasher switch faulty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre low on pressure

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in nearside rack end

Fail 28 Nov 2015 116,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Headlamp flasher switch faulty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre low on pressure

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in nearside rack end

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,518 miles

Nearside and offside indicator side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 103,518 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside and offside indicator side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,457 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 75,457 miles

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

window screen has damage out of swept area

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,019 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 63,749 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 63,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,530 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 57,530 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

LT51 LJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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