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MF51 YXR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 89,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,024 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,024 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,133 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 72,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,484 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,161 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 30,992 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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MF51 YXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF51 YXR, 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 MF51 YXR registered?

MF51 YXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is MF51 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 YXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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