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LY51 KVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,433 mi
Last recorded87,433 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,433 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 87,432 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,888 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 73,888 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,467 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,555 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,682 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,437 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,437 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,860 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,806 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,805 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,619 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 55,619 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,787 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,206 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,636 miles

both rear brake lines beginning to corrode

Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,687 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 46,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,639 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,331 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,295 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 33,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,127 miles

rear number plare slightly faded

Fail 13 Nov 2006 29,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plare slightly faded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,613 miles

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

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 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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What year was LY51 KVU registered?

LY51 KVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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