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LY51 RJX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,658 mi
Last recorded84,658 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,658 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,657 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,948 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,542 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,668 miles

Main beam/indicator switch sticking but functioning.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,668 miles

Main beam/indicator switch sticking but functioning.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,751 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,704 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has no beam image but is not aimed so it would dazzle another road user.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light 1 bulb not working

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,203 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,176 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 RJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

LY51 RJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 RJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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