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LT51 LYY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,134 mi
Last recorded128,134 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 122,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside track rod inner joint worn

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,263 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 119,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 116,283 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes rusty

dampness around nearside rear shocker

exhaust rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake pads wearing

offside front brake pipe rusty

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Fail 23 May 2013 116,283 miles

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

nearside front brake pads wearing

offside front brake pipe rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes rusty

dampness around nearside rear shocker

exhaust rusty

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,211 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothrear+o/s front brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 101,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothrear+o/s front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

f/ discs rusty

sill covers

Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

bonnet catch stiff

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 75,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,116 miles

man light on

Fail 29 Sep 2007 60,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

man light on

Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,150 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 48,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

floor, sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,169 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 LYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LT51 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

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

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