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LY51 OPF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,271 mi
Last recorded62,271 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 OPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2020 62,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 45,373 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 45,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 43,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2017 43,743 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,903 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 38,881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 35,248 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 30 May 2014 35,248 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2013 33,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,946 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 24,946 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,290 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 20,721 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 OPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

LY51 OPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 OPF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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