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LT51 LYH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,002 mi
Last recorded48,002 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 48,002 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of rear wheel arch rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of rear wheel arch rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension very rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension very rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 45,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,415 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,458 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,705 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 40,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,246 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 38,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,195 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 37,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,452 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,955 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,196 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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LT51 LYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT51 LYH, 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 LT51 LYH registered?

LT51 LYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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