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LY51 KUN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,337 mi
Last recorded119,337 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 119,337 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror damaged/cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides Front ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 29 Jan 2022
Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm bush bonding starting to lift (Front bush)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,199 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe and offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 92,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front metal brake pipe and offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 85,000 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 85,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,584 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,676 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,498 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 65,149 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,333 miles

centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,898 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,895 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,943 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,634 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 KUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY51 KUN, 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 KUN registered?

LY51 KUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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