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WP51 YAF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,484 mi
Last recorded68,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 YAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil spring lower mountings corroded but held by rubber mountings

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,484 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil spring lower mountings corroded but held by rubber mountings

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,220 miles

off side front tyre close to legal limit

off side rear radius arm coil spring location starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre close to legal limit

off side rear radius arm coil spring location starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,483 miles

both rear lower arms starting to corrode around lower spring locations

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 32,212 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,435 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 24,491 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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WP51 YAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP51 YAF, 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 WP51 YAF registered?

WP51 YAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is WP51 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 YAF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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