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LL51 AYN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 AYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 35,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 35,657 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,982 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 31,982 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,058 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall chipped

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall chipped

Fail 17 Dec 2010 30,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall chipped

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,869 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 23,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,376 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 17,557 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 17,557 miles

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

N/S REAR JACKING POINT DAMAGED

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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LL51 AYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LL51 AYN, 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 LL51 AYN registered?

LL51 AYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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