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LY51 KVW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,334 mi
Last recorded82,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,813 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,813 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,194 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,143 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,229 miles

engine manament light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011 55,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,895 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 29,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,169 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 16,793 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)

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 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

LY51 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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