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LS51 YYV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 72,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm+ Scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 65,560 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,425 miles

under cover trays fitted

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,568 miles

Rear rear brakes just met requirment .may need adjustment or repair

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,640 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,077 miles

Both Reat Tyres perished

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,570 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,675 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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LS51 YYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LS51 YYV, 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 LS51 YYV registered?

LS51 YYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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