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LY51 ZVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ZVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,914 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,318 miles

1...o/s and n/s rear shockers slightly weak.....2...2 x rear child seats fitted --- seat belts not checked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1...o/s and n/s rear shockers slightly weak.....2...2 x rear child seats fitted --- seat belts not checked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

rear brakes out of balance by 37%

Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

rear brakes out of balance by 37%

Fail 5 Jun 2009 65,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,381 miles

front brake padds low

Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake padds low

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,613 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 ZVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

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