MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
some corrosion to exhaust system
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
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
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
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
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
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
engine managment light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
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
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
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)
nearsde front tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
body covers fitted
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body covers fitted
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
body covers fitted
body covers fitted
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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