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MF51 YZE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 96,101 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,288 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,520 miles

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

NS mirror glass cracked

NSR tyre starting to crack

OSR tyre starting to crack

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,520 miles

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

NS mirror glass cracked

NSR tyre starting to crack

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

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

OSR tyre starting to crack

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,413 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

NSR tyre tread cracked but no visible chords

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF top strut mount seized

OSR tyre tread cracked but no visible chords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box second skin corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine Management Light on

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

NSR tyre tread cracked but no visible chords

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF top strut mount seized

OSR tyre tread cracked but no visible chords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box second skin corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,581 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 27 Nov 2014 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,242 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,803 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,487 miles

nearsde front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2011 49,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,716 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,363 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 45,363 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,648 miles

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

body covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2007 40,449 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,449 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,983 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 29,983 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

underside of vehicle covered unable to see some testable items

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 YZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MF51 YZE, 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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MF51 YZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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