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LL51 DYB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,873 mi
Last recorded101,873 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 DYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2010 101,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,167 miles

nearside wing repeater faded

offside front tyre on limit outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2007 47,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside wing repeater faded

offside front tyre on limit outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,854 miles

damage to nearside rear road rim

advanced wear in both front brake discs

advanced wear in steering rack offside

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 DYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LL51 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL51 DYB?

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What year was LL51 DYB registered?

LL51 DYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is LL51 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 DYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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