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LY51 ZVL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ZVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,958 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,315 miles

n/s front spring broken but not mounted rong

Fail 5 Jan 2015 117,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s front spring broken but not mounted rong

Pass 31 Dec 2013 114,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013
Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,534 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 92,534 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,795 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 81,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,300 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 73,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2008 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,142 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 ZVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

LY51 ZVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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