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MT51 YLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,987 mi
Last recorded93,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 93,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,142 miles

front subframe repaired o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,941 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension top mounts noisey

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,941 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension top mounts noisey

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,154 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT WISHBONES SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BUSHES

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT WISHBONES SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BUSHES

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,071 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS CORRODED

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDSGE

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,209 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 69,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,651 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,351 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 37,031 miles

O/S/F brake pads getting low.

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel inner rim.

Pass 12 Nov 2005 31,269 miles

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

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

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 YLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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