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LY51 ZWD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ZWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,391 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,907 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,383 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,314 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 44,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,671 miles

advise both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

advise child seat fitted to near side rear

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly and starting to distort

advise slight damage to off side rear tyre outter side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,006 miles

advise both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

advise child seat fitted to near side rear

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Sep 2007 19,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 14,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 14,753 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

LY51 ZWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is LY51 ZWD safe to buy?

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