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MM51 YLT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 128,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 121,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel housing to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 121,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel housing to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,891 miles

cannot inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake pipe corroded/greased

Fail 11 May 2018 116,891 miles

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

cannot inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake pipe corroded/greased

Pass 17 May 2017 113,254 miles

front/rear subframes corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding/greased

offside outer cv boot weeping

Fail 17 May 2017 113,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front/rear subframes corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding/greased

offside outer cv boot weeping

Pass 24 May 2016 110,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 105,923 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 105,922 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 97,379 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre tread low on inner edge

slight play in steering column

Fail 3 May 2014 97,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre tread low on inner edge

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,590 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 87,590 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel odd

Pass 7 Apr 2012 77,888 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,705 miles

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

main beam switch intermitent

Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,348 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,949 miles

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

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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MM51 YLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM51 YLT, 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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MM51 YLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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