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YB51 VWB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 VWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,778 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 102,778 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 99,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,175 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine managemant light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,822 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,532 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,055 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,565 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 24,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,098 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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YB51 VWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YB51 VWB, 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 YB51 VWB registered?

YB51 VWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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