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87,433 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both side service brake low efficiency
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Both side service brake low efficiency
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at and around front mountain point (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at and around front mountain point (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT SUB FRAME (6.1.A.1)
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT SUB FRAME (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED
Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake lines beginning to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear brake lines beginning to corrode
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air intake pipe split
front number plate
nearside front slight mishape
offside rear rim slight damage
rear shocks slightly soft
slight play in rack and coloum
top of dash lose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air intake pipe split
front number plate
nearside front slight mishape
offside rear rim slight damage
rear shocks slightly soft
slight play in rack and coloum
top of dash lose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake flexi hoses perished
both front brake flexi hoses perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake flexi hoses perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake warning light on
rear number plare slightly faded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear number plare slightly faded
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LY51 KVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KVU, 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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LY51 KVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.
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