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MT51 JHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 147,636 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs pitted

engine management lamp on

n/s wiper deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 147,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs pitted

engine management lamp on

n/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 146,044 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusting

Pass 17 Dec 2011 138,547 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Seat belt clasp damaged

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Dec 2011 138,545 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Seat belt clasp damaged

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Dec 2010 132,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil leak

o\s\rear seat belt class in poor condition

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2010 132,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil leak

o\s\rear seat belt class in poor condition

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2009 111,785 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs worn

slight play in both front antiroll bar droplinks

Fail 11 Dec 2009 111,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs worn

slight play in both front antiroll bar droplinks

Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,586 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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MT51 JHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT51 JHJ, 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 MT51 JHJ registered?

MT51 JHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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