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MT51 YLL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,475 mi
Last recorded95,475 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front radiator lower support corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

exhaust rear brake broke (exhaust not insecure)

Fail 5 Sep 2022 95,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front radiator lower support corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

exhaust rear brake broke (exhaust not insecure)

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all jacking points corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke (not insecure)

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke (not insecure)

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

under strays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,167 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 86,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2014 84,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,380 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 78,380 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 73,310 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 73,300 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 67,923 miles

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 67,923 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 65,461 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,461 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,321 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Tyre (poor condition)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,870 miles

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 YLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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