CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC51 AMU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 AMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 102,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 87,459 miles

centre exhaust box corroded no leak found

engine light on

facing panels corroded not to excess

Fail 16 May 2015 87,426 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded no leak found

engine light on

facing panels corroded not to excess

Pass 17 May 2014 80,798 miles

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

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

sills covered.exhaust hanger broken but still secure.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,091 miles

osf brake line very rusty, slight play rack & uj, nsf ball joint slight play, srs light in opp, exhaust deteriorating, facing/closing corroded, both front brake flexys detyeriorating, osr tyre very close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,850 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,839 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust tail pipe mounting broken.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 27,571 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine management light permanently on.

N/s /r tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread.

O/s front window not closing.

Slighty knock on steering column when steering wheel rotated side to side.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,445 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 24,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC51 AMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC51 AMU?

You can check the full history of YC51 AMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC51 AMU registered?

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

Is YC51 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 AMU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC51 AMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC51 AMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.