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LY51 RNO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,010 mi
Last recorded117,010 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,010 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 117,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,244 miles

Exhaust Rust

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S+O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 114,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Rust

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S+O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022
Pass 20 Nov 2021 108,796 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 108,796 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,043 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 101,041 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,176 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 99,176 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 96,372 miles

Child seat fitted at offside rear

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 96,372 miles

Child seat fitted at offside rear

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,363 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 75,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,286 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 52,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,731 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,984 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 RNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

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

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