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LS51 YYW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2010 74,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,763 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,139 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 YYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

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

Is LS51 YYW safe to buy?

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