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PO51 YHV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,007 mi
Last recorded81,007 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 YHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,007 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light's on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Slight cracking to the nearside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 7 Aug 2015 79,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Slight cracking to the nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,917 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 76,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,491 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,341 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,241 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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PO51 YHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PO51 YHV, 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 PO51 YHV registered?

PO51 YHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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