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MT51 JHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,823 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + slight corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,823 miles

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

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,420 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,187 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,523 miles

slight crack in front brake hoses + front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,560 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 JHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

MT51 JHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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