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SF51 YUO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box strap missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

brakes not tested due to o/s rear wheel

floor covers fitted

o/s headlamp bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,870 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front coil springs corroding

middle exhaust corroding

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight wear steering column

under shields fitted inspection limited

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,610 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 78,610 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,777 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,777 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,115 miles

both front brake hoses slight perished

exhaust system corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front brakes imbalance

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside front suspension arm rear bush wearing

nearside rear nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre heavely perished

offside front ABS ring covered grease

offside front rack end slight movement

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Dec 2011 73,113 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses slight perished

exhaust system corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front brakes imbalance

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside front suspension arm rear bush wearing

nearside rear brake pipe covered grease

nearside rear nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre heavely perished

offside front ABS ring covered grease

offside front rack end slight movement

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,352 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 68,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front brake pipes corroded

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,230 miles

alternator noisey

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre soft when presented

offside front brake flexi perished

Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

alternator noisey

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

front brakes fluctuating in the rollers

nearside front tyre soft when presented

offside front brake flexi perished

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,969 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,689 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 29,689 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SF51 YUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SF51 YUO, 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 SF51 YUO registered?

SF51 YUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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