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LY51 WPV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 WPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,777 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,905 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,884 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 83,883 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,906 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 80,906 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,224 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid low!

Fail 10 May 2010 58,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid low!

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,444 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,097 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 49,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,428 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

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 WPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY51 WPV?

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What year was LY51 WPV registered?

LY51 WPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LY51 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 WPV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY51 WPV have outstanding finance?

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