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LT51 MJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,659 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 93,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 88,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 88,323 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 88,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,820 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

side skirts & under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,820 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

side skirts & under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated, centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated, centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorated( silencer)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust box rusty

front washers slightly blocked

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust box rusty

front washers slightly blocked

near side front tyre has cut in tread

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,017 miles

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

centre exhaust very rusty

sheilds fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,486 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,483 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,767 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,590 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 MJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MJJ, 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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LT51 MJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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