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MT51 YLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,853 mi
Last recorded82,853 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,947 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,632 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 81,632 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,319 miles

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

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

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

SRS lamp displayed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked on outer edge

SRS lamp displayed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,191 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,147 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 51,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,793 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,744 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,722 miles

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

alltyres walls perished

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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MT51 YLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT51 YLA, 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 MT51 YLA registered?

MT51 YLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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