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YC51 ASX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,420 mi
Last recorded111,420 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,420 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,398 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 102,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs light showing a fault

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,750 miles

srs light showing a fault

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011
Fail 27 Jan 2011

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 83,881 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,361 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 44,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2004 28,016 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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YC51 ASX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ASX, 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 ASX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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