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YR51 LWU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,716 mi
Last recorded95,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 LWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,716 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside Rear tyre spilt and perished on outer sidewall

Nearside headlight lens faded causing poor beam image

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 84,768 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 84,768 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 79,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 75,905 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,029 miles

engine noise

large plastic panels fitted hard to check

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 7 May 2015 68,459 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 64,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 60,693 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,284 miles

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

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

extensive plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle making it hard to inspect

near side rear tyre worn low

vehicle tested in very wet conditions

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,261 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

large plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle making it hard to inspect

near side front tyre split on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 May 2010 50,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 50,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,648 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,648 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,749 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 44,749 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,057 miles

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

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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YR51 LWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YR51 LWU, 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 YR51 LWU registered?

YR51 LWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is YR51 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 LWU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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