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PO51 YMR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,787 mi
Last recorded128,787 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 YMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 128,787 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 128,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,758 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,057 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,045 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Rear (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 119,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,057 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bearing/s showing signs of wear/deterioration

Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cooling radiator lower support rail corroded at nearside mounting area

Fail 21 Oct 2011 104,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cooling radiator lower support rail corroded at nearside mounting area

Fail 10 Nov 2010 96,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,886 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 28 Oct 2009 89,139 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 89,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,510 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,444 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 65,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 55,013 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 55,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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PO51 YMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PO51 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

PO51 YMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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