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YC51 EEA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 115,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,109 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,101 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arches / both sides behind plastic covers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on bas esp light on vehicle in limp mode

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault offside front abs ring broken (3.4.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on bas esp light on vehicle in limp mode

Pass 14 May 2015 102,715 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 102,715 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 82,627 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 82,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,005 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 61,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre 3mm

unable to see many test items

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,520 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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

Rear number plate backing water marked

Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,520 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate backing water marked

Pass 24 Oct 2005 28,015 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 EEA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EEA, 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 YC51 EEA registered?

YC51 EEA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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