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LY51 ZPX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,216 mi
Last recorded55,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ZPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,816 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 52,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 50,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 43,263 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,515 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,368 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)

offside rear tyre small cut on outer wall

Fail 6 Aug 2009 27,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre small cut on outer wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,027 miles

1- n/s/f tyre has few little cuts on its inner wall. 2-o/s/r tyre has few little cuts on its inner wall. tyre size 205/45/zr16 dunlop

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 23,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,278 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 20,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 ZPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

LY51 ZPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 ZPX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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