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LY51 HGA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,087 mi
Last recorded49,087 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 HGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 42,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,571 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 39,258 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,840 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,150 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,253 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 21,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,628 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 11,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,247 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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LY51 HGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 LY51 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

LY51 HGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LY51 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 HGA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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