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PO51 YMV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,058 mi
Last recorded135,058 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 YMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 135,058 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 132,632 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges and small cut in nearside front sidewall

Front wiper blades split but clearing the windscreen

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre small cracks in tread

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

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

engine light on

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2018 132,632 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front wiper blades split but clearing the windscreen

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre small cracks in tread

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

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

engine light on

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 30 Dec 2016 131,286 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

some corrosion to under vehicle suspension and brake components

windscreen has swept marks in zone b

Pass 28 Dec 2015 129,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

engine light on

offside rear seat missing not allowing inspection of seat belt

Fail 28 Dec 2015 129,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

engine light on

offside rear seat missing not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 13 Dec 2014 127,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off & centre rear seats removed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear wiper rubber in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 118,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

light scratches on nearsde front windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2012 105,204 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2012 105,204 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2010 84,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,923 miles

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

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

nearside rear bottom coil spring rubber and metal cup missing

offside rear bottom coil spring cup corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 31,746 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 31,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,619 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 YMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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