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LY51 HFA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,304 mi
Last recorded71,304 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 HFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,304 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,935 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,280 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 59,606 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,482 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,193 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,360 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2007 31,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking and going out of shape. 195/50/15

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,016 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LY51 HFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY51 HFA, 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 LY51 HFA registered?

LY51 HFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is LY51 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 HFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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