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LY51 KUW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

56,081 mi
Last recorded56,081 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 56,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,514 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 54,514 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,712 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 52,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,283 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 41,100 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,931 miles

Both front tyres are cracking within the tread

Both rear tyres are cracking on the outer shoulder

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER AND OUTER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering reservoir slight seepage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some wheel trims fitted-Retainers not checked

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 39,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are cracking within the tread

Both rear tyres are cracking on the outer shoulder

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER AND OUTER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering reservoir slight seepage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some wheel trims fitted-Retainers not checked

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,110 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear coil springs corroding

advise front brake flexi hoses perishing

advise off side front seat belt slow to retract

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,453 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate - start to discolour.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,275 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 29,275 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut in tread

nearside rear tyre cracked outer wall

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 16,261 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 KUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

LY51 KUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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