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DY51 YJL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,648 mi
Last recorded54,648 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 54,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre box deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre damage to tread unable to see cord

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

Undertray cover's fitted,rear underbody sill's surface corrosion hard to see.

Fail 24 May 2016 54,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe bracket (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre box

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre damage to tread unable to see cord

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

Undertray cover's fitted,rear underbody sill's surface corrosion hard to see.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 1 Jun 2015 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2014 46,096 miles

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

Plastic sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 46,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Plastic sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 42,382 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 42,382 miles

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

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,906 miles

Inner Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Inner Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 41,583 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,296 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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DY51 YJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc 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 DY51 YJL, 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 DY51 YJL registered?

DY51 YJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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