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LT51 MJK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 MJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,251 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 91,710 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,066 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,045 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,045 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,321 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 74,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 61,063 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 61,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 44,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 26,723 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 MJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

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

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