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MT51 JJE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,495 mi
Last recorded55,495 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 55,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror missing both sides mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,669 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 53,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,281 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,440 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/r jacking point mounting missing

Fail 22 Jun 2015 48,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/r jacking point mounting missing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking point mountung missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 46,595 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking point mountung missing

Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,598 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,216 miles

plastic panels fitted not alowing full test

Fail 6 Nov 2010 38,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,784 miles

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,756 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres ,outer side walls to be perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,535 miles

plastic panels to underside, not allowing full inspection

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,208 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,615 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 21,615 miles

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

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 JJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MT51 JJE, 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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MT51 JJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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