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LY51 KWB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,693 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Nearside front tyre near legal limit and perishing

Offside fr t tyre near legal limit and perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing n both edges and perishing

Fail 30 May 2016 114,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Outer drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Outer drop link (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Nearside front tyre near legal limit and perishing

Offside fr t tyre near legal limit and perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing n both edges and perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,746 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil sweat on power steering resrvior

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil sweat on power steering resrvior

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,835 miles

offside rear tyre treads feathered

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine check light on

Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,214 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

engine check light on

Fail 30 Nov 2007 45,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside & nearside front brake hoses cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,980 miles

offside & nearside front brake hoses cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,841 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 KWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

LY51 KWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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