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LY51 WLU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,132 mi
Last recorded83,132 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,469 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,983 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,983 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,845 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 66,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside front brake hose perishing

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,352 miles

offside front brake hose perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake hose perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,509 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,629 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 44,629 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 43,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f/ brake partialy seize

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,352 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 WLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

LY51 WLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 WLU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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