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LS51 YYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,951 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 92,674 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 92,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 91,991 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,230 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 91,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011
Fail 29 Nov 2011

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Indicator stalk needs attention.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,433 miles

Body damage to nearside front door.

Both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes are slightly worn.

Engine warning lamp on.

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in the upper ball joint.

Nearside rear wheel arch has been repaired with tape.

Offside rear road wheel is slightly buckled.

Plastic undertray fitted.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear section of exhaust is corroded.

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body damage to nearside front door.

Both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes are slightly worn.

Engine warning lamp on.

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in the upper ball joint.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut, not deep enough to reach cords.

Nearside rear wheel arch has been repaired with tape.

Offside rear road wheel is slightly buckled.

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm of tread.

Plastic undertray fitted.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear section of exhaust is corroded.

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,285 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

exhaust tail box heavily corroded but still strong.

indicators stiff to opperate + main beam flasher stays on.

milometre alumination light not working.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

possible warped discs on the front.

radio code not entered.

various underbody corrosion (could do with a wayoyl).

Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,285 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

exhaust tail box heavily corroded but still strong.

indicators stiff to opperate + main beam flasher stays on.

milometre alumination light not working.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

possible warped discs on the front.

radio code not entered.

various underbody corrosion (could do with a wayoyl).

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,154 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

front tyres worn to 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

headlamp flash/indicator/wiper switch worn(not positive in operation)!

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 65,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

front tyres worn to 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

headlamp flash/indicator/wiper switch worn(not positive in operation)!

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,638 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,752 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 YYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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