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YR51 LXC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 LXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 97,104 miles

EM light on

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 97,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

EM light on

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 92,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,254 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,212 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,334 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 85,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 79,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

near side front wing mirror missing

Pass 11 May 2010 79,937 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

near side front wing mirror missing

Pass 21 May 2009 72,893 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 72,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre 3 nails

osr tyre 4 nails

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,332 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,913 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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YR51 LXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YR51 LXC, 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 YR51 LXC registered?

YR51 LXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is YR51 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 LXC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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