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RF51 YUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,033 mi
Last recorded104,033 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,688 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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre slight split in side wall

Fail 1 Nov 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tyre tread on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,881 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 2/3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Only one windscreen washer working but is providing sufficient water

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 54,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre 2/3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Only one windscreen washer working but is providing sufficient water

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,518 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 46,518 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,047 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 44,047 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,266 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are starting to wear !

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing more on the inner edge !

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 24,504 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front 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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RF51 YUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF51 YUB, 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 RF51 YUB registered?

RF51 YUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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