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WF51 YVS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,977 mi
Last recorded158,977 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 158,977 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 158,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 153,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,806 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 147,618 miles

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,949 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 129,696 miles

engine under cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 129,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine under cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,042 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 122,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both beam axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,277 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 117,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,470 miles

engine under cover fitted

inner wing covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in steering system

under body cover fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2014 110,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine under cover fitted

inner wing covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in steering system

under body cover fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs undercut

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,273 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,273 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,773 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,248 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 59,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 39,686 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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WF51 YVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WF51 YVS, 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 WF51 YVS registered?

WF51 YVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 YVS shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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