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LT51 LSJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,370 mi
Last recorded101,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 101,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 95,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,413 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,874 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 81,874 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake hose n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,550 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play within steering rack

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,411 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,785 miles

front flexys perished

Fail 22 Aug 2016 79,785 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet under bonnet not tested (6.2.B.1c)

front flexys perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,248 miles

main beam stalk poor, ns facing corroded,

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,525 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 15 Aug 2014 75,525 miles

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

main beam stalk poor

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,318 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres low

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,846 miles

n/s/f brake hose deteriated

o/s/f brake hose deteriated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,965 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 62,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 57,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,825 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,436 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 27,608 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 LSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

LT51 LSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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