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LR51 PYY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,796 mi
Last recorded65,796 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,796 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,369 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 47,847 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,847 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)

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,897 miles

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

number plates in poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,272 miles

eml on

exhaust very poor condition

front tyres worn outside edge (tracking)

number plates poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition

rear tyres 2mm,cracks in tread (just acceptable)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,317 miles

exhaust poor condition

number plates poor condition

rear tyres uneven wear,slight runout

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,551 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

number plates poor condition

rear tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion to front brake discs

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,806 miles

exhaust poor condition.brake discs poor condition.surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,881 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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LR51 PYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR51 PYY, 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 LR51 PYY registered?

LR51 PYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LR51 PYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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