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VE51 YGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 90,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,283 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 66,283 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 sides (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,318 miles

drivers seat belt,slow to retract--n/s/rear road spring,lower rubber base,perished--

Fail 28 Aug 2014 59,316 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt,slow to retract--n/s/rear road spring,lower rubber base,perished--

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,638 miles

n/s/rear road spring rubber seat perished--head light main beam to dip switch fault appearing---

Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/rear road spring rubber seat perished--head light main beam to dip switch fault appearing---

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,843 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre flat

rear discs lipped

Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,843 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre flat

rear discs lipped

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,799 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

srs light staying on

Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,799 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

srs light staying on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,183 miles

both front brake discs worn

p/s/r spring mount corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,183 miles

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

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

p/s/r spring mount corroded

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2007 28,250 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,250 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,572 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

o/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

o/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

Fail 3 Aug 2006 21,572 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

o/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

o/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement

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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VE51 YGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VE51 YGK, 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 VE51 YGK registered?

VE51 YGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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