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MT51 YLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,354 mi
Last recorded108,354 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,354 miles

play in steering rack ends

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,578 miles

full body under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

some play in o/side steering

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,153 miles

full body under tray fitted not allowing full inspetion

Fail 10 Sep 2019 86,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

full body under tray fitted not allowing full inspetion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,550 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,539 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,468 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipe to n/s/r getting rusty

brake pipe to o/s/f getting rusty

exhaust back box getting in poor condition

n/s/f tyre cracking across tread

n/s/f wiper blade split at edges

o/s/f tyre cracking across tread

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,062 miles

some brake pipes starting to rust

under covers fitted

exhaust rusty

front subframe rusting

shock absorbers showing wear

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,062 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front subframe rusting

shock absorbers showing wear

some brake pipes starting to rust

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,051 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusting on edges

front screen getting marked from wipers

some brake pipes starting to rust

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,912 miles

Both side repeaters starting to show white light.

Exhaust backbox rusting.

Front brake discs rusting.

Front subframe starting to rust.

Nearside front tyre cracking on tread.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Some marks on front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 52,912 miles

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

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

Both side repeaters starting to show white light.

Exhaust backbox rusting.

Front brake discs rusting.

Front subframe starting to rust.

Nearside front tyre cracking on tread.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Some marks on front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,843 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusting on inside edges

front number plate cracked

n/s front brake pipe starting to rust

o/s rear arm brake pipe starting to rust

slight marks on front screen from wipers

Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear arm brake pipes getting rusty.

both rear tyres cracking up on outer edges.

exhaust system in poor condition.

front brake discs getting rusty.

some brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,631 miles

both rear arm brake pipes getting rusty.

both rear tyres cracking up on outer edges.

exhaust system in poor condition.

front brake discs getting rusty.

some brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,745 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,075 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 1 Jul 2008 39,073 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outter edges needs tracking

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,886 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 MT51 YLF, 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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MT51 YLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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