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YL51 LPP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 LPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,747 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 63,747 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 31 May 2017 46,414 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened fixe house to weel salander (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,813 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 45,813 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,624 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 44,618 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,065 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,065 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise tyre pressures low

asdvise tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,559 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 41,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,987 miles

rear seats have been removed tested as one seat

Fail 22 Nov 2011 38,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear seats have been removed tested as one seat

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,350 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 30,504 miles

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

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,353 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate but still easily read from required distance

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,726 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 13,424 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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YL51 LPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YL51 LPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 LPP registered?

YL51 LPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is YL51 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 LPP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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