MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust backbox corroded and deteriorated
exhaust system mounting brackets corroded
front vehicle hubs corroded
fuel tank corroded
n/s and o/s rerar inner sills slightly corroded
n/s front brake pipe near wheel arch area covered in paint
n/s rear brake pipe covered in grease
o/s rear brake pipe covered in grease v
o/s rear outer wheel arch area corroded
rear vehicle axle corroded
rear vehicle chassis structure corroded near suspension component mounting points
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust backbox corroded and deteriorated
exhaust system mounting brackets corroded
front vehicle hubs corroded
fuel tank corroded
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes covered in grease
n/s and o/s rear inner sills slightly corroded
o/s rear outer wheel arch corroded
rear axle corroded
rear vehicle chassis structure corroded near suspensionj components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth
n/s/f wiper blade split
o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth
o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
wear on o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth
n/s/f wiper blade split
o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth
o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
wear on o/s/r tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s wiper split
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s wiper split
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 YZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 VA51 YZZ, 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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VA51 YZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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