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X517 YLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from flexible hose to rear wheel cylinder has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking wearing inner edge 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box outer casing corroding away but not leaking exhaust gases

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,987 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner tread

slight play in the steering column universal joint

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner tread

slight play in the steering column universal joint

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,045 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering column universal joint

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,809 miles

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

Knock from steering column area.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexy hose and wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,809 miles

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

Knock from steering column area.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexy hose and wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,550 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 71,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,588 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,081 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,968 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,496 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but still legible

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,887 miles

N/S Front tyre heavily wearing on the outer edge

Rear number plate slightly delaminating

Fail 11 Dec 2008 32,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,717 miles

O/S/R Seat belt sticking when being pulled out,not fully affecting operation of belt.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,431 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres cracking on edges and tread pattern.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,470 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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X517 YLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X517 YLJ, 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 X517 YLJ registered?

X517 YLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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