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YC51 AKG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,908 mi
Last recorded93,908 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 AKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,908 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

under tarys fitted.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 93,908 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle starting to over heat. (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

e.m.l illuminated.

under tarys fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,171 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 59,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses perishing

Fail 10 May 2012 59,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box bracket snapped off but exhaust still supported ok

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,351 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 (3.6.B.2c)

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 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 48,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,808 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,158 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 24,158 miles

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

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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YC51 AKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC51 AKG, 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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YC51 AKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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