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LY51 ZPW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,558 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 70,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,934 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,523 miles

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

o.s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,889 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,822 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,023 miles

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

rear number plate slight water damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,023 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

rear number plate slight water damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,670 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

dust covers split n/s and o/s/f anti roll-bar linkage ball joints

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,117 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 41,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,286 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 22,797 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 ZPW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

LY51 ZPW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 ZPW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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