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LY51 KUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019

both plastic sills damaged nearside rear tyre out of shape,offside front tyre has nail in it front wipers need replaced

Pass 14 Jul 2018 93,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Tyre Perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,454 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Fail 13 Dec 2014 92,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 20 Jun 2013

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

play in o/s/f bottem balljoint very close to excess

Fail 20 Jun 2013 693,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

play in o/s/f bottem balljoint very close to excess

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,204 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 70,121 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 70,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre tread split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,347 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 44,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear jacking point missing

offside rear wheel arch area damaged

Fail 28 May 2008 44,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear jacking point missing

offside rear wheel arch area damaged

Fail 30 May 2007 38,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2007 38,120 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,916 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 KUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD registered?

LY51 KUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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