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LY51 WPR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,455 mi
Last recorded100,455 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 WPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 91,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,526 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 72,359 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 72,359 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 65,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,771 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,802 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 42,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,571 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 WPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WPR, 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 WPR registered?

LY51 WPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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