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LY51 ZPP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,423 mi
Last recorded74,423 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ZPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,423 miles

Chip on the windscreen

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Chip on the windscreen

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,798 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 73,798 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside front - lens cloudy and bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front - lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,667 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 72,667 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,943 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 69,943 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,578 miles

All four tyres wearing unevenly across the tread depth

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front & Offside front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 63,578 miles

All four tyres wearing unevenly across the tread depth

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front & Offside front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,145 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front & Offside Front (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,145 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front & Offside Front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,426 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,785 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 57,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,043 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 28,569 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight noise in steering column

small cracks on all tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,569 miles

slight noise in steering column

small cracks on all tyre sidewalls

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 ZPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

LY51 ZPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 ZPP shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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