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MT51 YLU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,026 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Front suspension arm at o/s front bush becoming worn

Fail 12 Aug 2019 103,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Front suspension arm at o/s front bush becoming worn

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,677 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,143 miles

Corrosion on exhaust box

Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,206 miles

Corrosion on exhaust box

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,286 miles

Corrosion on centre box.

Front tyre at n/s aproaching wear bars.

Front tyre at o/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Rear tyres cracking on inner wall o/s & n/s.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,575 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,503 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

O/s/r tyre has tear on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,303 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,119 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,581 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 29,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,157 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 YLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

MT51 YLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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